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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.
Navistar is recalling 85 recreational vehicles equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanisms may not prevent fires caused by hydrogen gas leaks.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 International 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks built with an incorrect steering system draglink that may degrade steering control.
Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 motor coaches and recreational vehicles equipped with Atwood 35 Series range ovens because a potential fracture in the gas line could cause a propane leak.
Showtime Conversions is recalling specific horse and car trailers because the refrigerators' high-temperature safety switches may not shut off power quickly enough to prevent a fire.
Volvo is recalling 2011 S60, S80, XC60, and XC70 vehicles because sensitive engine software may cause sudden stalling, increasing crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain Damon and Four Winds recreational vehicles equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators due to a potential fire hazard.
Dutchman is recalling certain 2008-2011 Grand Junction and 2011 Voltage recreational vehicles because their Norcold refrigerators may not shut off power quickly enough to prevent a fire.
Startrans is recalling 2,393 model year 2006-2007 transit buses because a defective evaporator component could overheat and cause a fire.
Rogue Industries is recalling 2008-2010 S/A and T/A boat trailers because a pivot bolt can shear, allowing the trailer tongue to swing and potentially strike the towing vehicle.
Startrans is recalling 2003-2007 MFSAB school activity buses because a short circuit in the evaporator can cause a fire.
Volvo Trucks is recalling specific VHD, VN, and VT models because an air release fifth wheel valve may corrode, potentially affecting braking performance and increasing crash risk.
KZRV is recalling specific recreational vehicles equipped with certain electric fireplaces because the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat, posing a fire risk.
Land Rover is recalling 2,956 LR2 vehicles because a defect may prevent the driver's airbag from deploying, increasing injury risk.
Siemens is recalling certain Murray and Siemens circuit breakers installed in RVs because a spring clip can break, potentially causing a fire.
Nissan is recalling 2010-2011 Sentra vehicles because a battery terminal defect may cause the engine to stop running while driving, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2010-2011 XJ vehicles because front wiper arms may not be torqued correctly, risking arm detachment and reduced visibility.
Keystone is recalling 2010-2011 Montana fifth wheel trailers due to frame flexing that can cause damage or crashes.
Nissan is recalling 2002-2004 Frontier and Xterra vehicles because corrosion in the steering column may cause the shaft to crack, leading to loss of steering control.
Volvo is recalling 2010 XC60 vehicles because mis-assembled curtain air bags may fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Eldorado National is recalling 2006-2011 ENC EZ-Rider II buses because a defective steering drag link could fail, causing loss of vehicle control.
Vanguard is recalling 2011 Cool Globe trailers with Arvin Meritor suspension systems due to missing welds that could cause the axle to roll out and increase crash risk.
Fleetwood is recalling 2011 Terra Class A motor homes because the headlights are not in the correct positions, which could increase crash risk.
Webasto is recalling certain Hollandia sunroofs installed by Auto Air Company because the glass may separate from the frame, creating a road hazard.
Chief Industries is recalling specific King of the Road recreational vehicles because the plug-in remote control receiver for electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire risk.