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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.
Triumph is recalling 2010 Sprint ST and GT motorcycles because an incorrect oil dipstick length may lead to low oil levels and engine seizure.
PACCAR is recalling 12,873 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because a worn universal joint could cause the driveline to detach, leading to loss of power or a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2011 Sienna vehicles because the brake stop lamp switch bracket could be damaged by the driver's foot, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.
Setra is recalling 97 S417 and S417 TC motor coaches because the partition glass behind the driver lacks required DOT markings.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by S&C Automotive because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 811 model year 2006-2011 transit buses due to a hydraulic leak that can cause loss of power steering or engine fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2006-2010 Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles because a fuel line may chafe and leak, creating a fire hazard.
Universal Trailers is recalling certain 2004-2008 Living Quarter trailers because the remote control receiver for electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire risk.
ArvinMeritor is recalling certain TL Series trailer axles because improperly torqued spindle nuts could cause wheel separation and vehicle crashes.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2011 Santa Fe vehicles because improperly machined rear brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
Executive Coach is recalling 2008-2011 Lincoln Town Car limousines because a missing fuel rail shield could cause fuel leaks and fire in a crash.
Genie is recalling 2011 TZ-50 trailers because materials in the boom and chassis may crack, potentially causing the platform to fall.
ArvinMeritor is recalling certain TL series trailer axles with FAG brand bearing systems installed on recreational vehicles. The bearings may fail, potentially causing a wheel end fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2008 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because a water leak may cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly, posing an injury risk.
Peterson Industries is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may fail to prevent a fire from hydrogen gas leaks.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2011 Dodge Ram trucks because a power steering reservoir cap may cause brake pedals to be slow to return, increasing crash risk.
Glaval Bus is recalling 2009-2011 Entourage transit buses because rear hazard lights may not function, increasing crash risk if the vehicle is incapacitated.
Altec Industries is recalling certain 1994-1997 service vehicles equipped with specific aerial devices because the hydraulic lift cylinder could fail under frequent use, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
Loadmaster is recalling certain 2010 boat trailers because mis-aligned welds in the wheels could cause them to break, increasing crash risk.
Kinedyne is recalling specific aftermarket combination winch bars because a manufacturing defect may cause the weld to fail, potentially striking the user or causing a fall.
Webasto is recalling certain sunroofs installed by Precision Auto Upholstery because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Skyline is recalling 2011 recreational vehicles and travel trailers because mis-aligned welds on certain wheels could cause them to break while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2011 Georgetown Class A motor homes because interior fabrics lack required flame retardant treatment, increasing fire risk.
Heartland is recalling 527 model year 2011 travel trailers because steel wheels may have inadequate weld penetration, posing a risk of wheel failure and crash.
NU WA is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers because the refrigerator's safety shut-off system may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.