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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.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2010 FXDF motorcycles because incorrect fork springs may reduce suspension effectiveness and traction, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2005-2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles because the bracket supporting the audible signaling device can break, allowing the device to fall onto the roadway.
Yamaha is recalling 676 model year 2009 VMX17 motorcycles due to a defective ground wire connection that may cause unstable idle speed and increase crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2011 Work and Play travel and fifth wheel trailers because egress windows may require excessive force to open, potentially delaying emergency exits.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,342 model year 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to a potential steering column weld defect that could cause loss of steering control.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 6,325 model year 2009 and 2010 Freightliner and Sterling trucks because a steering column weld may be mislocated, risking loss of steering control.
Nova Bus is recalling 2007-2010 LFS transit buses because the traction control system may activate incorrectly, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2008-2010 FE83D, FE84D, and FG84D trucks because water in the ABS ground wire could cause overheating and fire.
Wheego is recalling 2010 Whip LSVs because side and rear reflectors may not meet federal safety standards, potentially increasing crash risk.
Kawasaki is recalling 2009-2010 Ninja 650 motorcycles because the lower cowling can interfere with the operator's foot during braking, potentially causing a crash.
Navistar is recalling certain 2010-2011 International 4300 trucks because the reverse idler shaft may bind the park feature, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Pierce is recalling certain 2006-2010 fire trucks where tire chain brackets may interfere with rear brake calipers, potentially reducing braking performance.
Lund International is recalling aftermarket floor mats for 2009 and 2010 Ford F-150 trucks because they can trap the gas pedal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 33,728 model year 2010 Transit Connect vehicles because the headliner retention pushpin may not meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep and Dodge vehicles because improperly formed brake tube flares may cause fluid loss and reduced braking performance.
Nissan is recalling 46 model year 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles because a missing propellant wafer in the front passenger air bag inflator could cause the housing to rupture during deployment.
Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus vehicles because micro-foreign objects in the valve spring material may cause the spring to break, potentially leading to sudden engine failure.
Navistar is recalling certain 2008 Workhorse R20 chassis equipped with Caterpillar C7 engines because fuel lines may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.
Trans/Air is recalling TA73 evaporators installed in school and transit buses due to a wiring defect that could cause overheating and fire.
New Flyer is recalling 2008 D40LFR and 2009 DE60LFR buses because a mis-located weld on the steering column may cause loss of steering control.
Blue Bird is recalling 319 non-school buses because the cruise control may not deactivate when brakes are applied, posing a crash risk.
Navistar is recalling one 2009 IC Bus FE school bus because fuel lines may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.
PACCAR is recalling specific 2008-2010 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because a steering shaft weld may be mislocated, potentially causing loss of steering control.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2010-2011 school buses because the cruise control may fail to deactivate when brakes are applied, posing a crash risk.
Coachmen is recalling 2010 and 2011 Catalina travel trailers because emergency windows may stick or require excessive force to open, increasing injury risk.