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NHTSA oversees recalls of vehicles, tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Each campaign is identified by an NHTSA campaign number.
NHTSA regulates the safety of every motor vehicle sold in the US plus tires, child seats, and motor-vehicle equipment. Recalls are coordinated under a numbering scheme called the NHTSA Campaign Number — a string like 25V123000 where the first two digits are the year, V is for vehicle (T is for tires, C for child seats, E for equipment), and the rest identifies the campaign. Every vehicle in our database can be looked up by VIN to check whether any active campaigns affect it.
NHTSA recalls are unusual in two ways. First, the cause is usually a defined defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard rather than a pathogen or contamination event — so 'severity' tracks the consequence of the defect (does the airbag fail to deploy, does the steering lose assist, does the fuel tank leak) rather than reported illnesses. Second, every NHTSA recall is mandatory for the manufacturer to remedy at no charge to the owner, for as long as the vehicle is on the road. There's no expiration on a NHTSA campaign.
We enrich every recall with the full make / model / year-range affected so you can see at a glance whether your vehicle is in scope. If you're not sure, the VIN lookup decodes your specific vehicle and cross-references the database. The remedy is always free — usually a dealer visit for a part replacement, software update, or inspection.
Showhauler is recalling 2003-2006 motorhomes equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shutoff mechanism may not prevent fires caused by hydrogen gas leaks.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2011 Salem travel trailers because a leaf spring may rotate and cause a tire blowout.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, and D4000 coaches because pulley covers may lack required welds, posing a risk of detachment and injury.
Baldwin Filters is recalling specific aftermarket oil filters for large trucks because they may fail in cold weather, potentially causing engine overheating and loss of power.
Forest River is recalling 2009-2011 R-Pod travel trailers because they lack required clearance lights, which may reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Spartan Chassis is recalling 2008-2009 Furion emergency vehicles because fuel lines may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.
Double Tree RV is recalling 2006-2010 Elite, Mobile Suite, and Select Suite vehicles because incorrect Federal ID and weight labels may lead to improper loading and increased crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 369 model year 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because out-of-specification seat belt anchor plates may fail in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Fleetwood is recalling certain 2010-2011 Bounder and Southwind motorhomes because the LPG tank can be damaged by a bolt, potentially causing a gas leak and fire.
Hino is recalling 2011 NE8J and NJ8J trucks because the reverse idler shaft may bind the park feature, preventing it from engaging.
Dutchmen is recalling 2011 Rubicon and Voltage recreational vehicles because defective fuel shut-off timer modules may cause the fuel pump to overheat and fail.
General Motors is recalling 30,566 model year 2011 vehicles because improperly heat-treated rear axle cross pins could fracture and lock the rear axle, potentially causing a crash.
Honda is recalling 2010 Accord and CR-V vehicles because a wiring harness connector may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Ducati is recalling 2010 MTS 1200S motorcycles because the engine may stall during specific maneuvers, increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2010-2011 Laredo, Cougar, and Outback travel trailers because a hitch coupler defect may increase the risk of trailer separation.
Trans Tech is recalling certain 2009 MFSAB school buses because roof body panel joints lack proper structural adhesive, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2011 F-Series, Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles because a body control module defect may cause an electrical short and unattended vehicle fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2007 and 2010 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because the A-pillar trim may be incorrect, potentially failing federal safety standards in a crash.
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2005-2006 Phoenix buses equipped with specific Trans Air evaporators due to a risk of fire from an overheating resistor.
Federal-Mogul is recalling specific replacement control arm assemblies for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles because the ball joint can fail, potentially causing loss of steering control.
Micro Bird is recalling 1999-2002 Girardin MB IV buses due to a defective evaporator that may overheat and cause a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles because a weakened tie rod component could fracture, leading to a loss of steering control.
Chrysler is recalling 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles because front door wiring may break, preventing side airbags from deploying in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because a rear axle bearing may seize, potentially causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk.
Kenworth is recalling 1,510 model year 2011 T660 and T700 tractor trailers because the hood safety latch may fail, allowing the hood to close unexpectedly.