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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.
MCI is recalling specific 2001-2006 motor coaches because window glass adhesive may degrade, causing glass to fall and cause injury or property damage.
Curt Manufacturing is recalling Class 3 receiver hitches for certain Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vans because they may fracture when loaded to maximum capacity.
Suburban Manufacturing is recalling gas cook stoves with sealed burners and ovens manufactured between November 2009 and July 2010. An aluminum gas tube may break, causing a leak that could lead to a flash or fire.
Honda is recalling 2010 VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles because the Gross Axle Weight Rating label is incorrect, which may lead to overloading and increased crash risk.
General Parts, Inc. is recalling certain Proven Val alternators because a damaged voltage regulator can cause engine compartment fires or heat damage.
National Seating Company is recalling certain Stabilus Bloc-O-Lift driver seats due to a defective weld that could break, causing the seat to drop unexpectedly.
Nissan is recalling 174 model year 2010 Armada vehicles because the second row center seat hinge may not lock properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Schneider Electric is recalling Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 electric inverters/chargers due to a soldering defect that can cause short circuits and fires.
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling 2010 XT Low Speed Vehicles because the rear differential support bracket could bend, potentially compromising steering and increasing crash risk.
Eldorado is recalling 2007-2010 TransTech buses because an incorrect wheel well profile may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Honda is recalling specific 2003-2004 Accord, Civic, and Element vehicles because the ignition interlock lever may deform, allowing the vehicle to roll away if the key is removed while not in Park.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles because a grill cover may reduce turn signal visibility over time, increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2006-2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles because the front side reflector is not at the proper height, decreasing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2010 Element vehicles because a shift cable may be set incorrectly, potentially preventing the driver from shifting gears or removing the key.
Autocar is recalling 2,184 model year 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty trucks because water in the ignition relay may cause corrosion and engine shutdown.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2010 VNL, VT, and VN trucks because the window glass may come loose and fall out, creating a road hazard.
Forest River is recalling 2011 Wildcat travel trailers because incorrect weight and tire labels may lead owners to inadvertently overload the vehicle.
Ducati is recalling 196 model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles because an incorrect screw in the steering head could loosen, affecting steering control.
Ducati is recalling 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles because throttle cables may chafe against the radiator, potentially affecting speed control and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2011 Freightliner M2 trucks because headlights may be too high, reducing road visibility and increasing crash risk.
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 2008 Bantam, Grand Bantam, and Super Bantam school buses because specific seats fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Ducati is recalling 495 model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 S Touring Edition motorcycles because center stand mounting screws may loosen, potentially affecting rider control.
Sleepdogmattress is recalling specific foam mattress covers for heavy trucks that fail federal flammability standards. Owners will receive free replacements.
Turtle Top is recalling 2009 transit and shuttle buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to defective software that may cause the platform to overrun the vehicle floor level.
Turtle Top is recalling 2007-2010 transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts where the safety interlock may fail, allowing the lift to operate without a latched restraint.