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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.
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2010-2011 Cougar High Country fifth wheels because the rear bedroom is missing an egress window, increasing injury risk during emergency evacuations.
BMW is recalling 2011 X5 and X6 vehicles because the tire labels list incorrect wheel sizes and pressures, which can lead to improper inflation and increased crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2010 Itasca Navion, Navion IQ, View, and View Profile motor homes because a missing seat bolt could compromise seat and seat belt function in a crash.
Bombardier is recalling 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS and RT models because the clutch may remain engaged at a stop, stalling the engine and blocking the rear wheel.
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling 2009-2010 Classic LSVs because water damage to the accelerator pedal can cause unintended acceleration.
Big Tex is recalling 2010 14LX and 14GX dump trailers because the 7-foot ramps may bend or fail under heavy loads, posing an injury risk.
Load Rite is recalling 2008-2010 watercraft trailers because the rim capacity did not match the tire capacity, creating a risk of wheel failure and crashes.
Newmar is recalling specific 2010-2011 motorhomes because a defective battery cable connection may cause electrical arcing and vehicle fire.
FCP Groton is recalling aftermarket steering center drag links for 1995-2001 BMW 740i, 740il, and 750il vehicles because the shaft may shear off, causing loss of control.
Fleetwood is recalling 2010 Discovery Class A motor homes because sofa bed seat belts may not be adequately mounted, increasing injury risk in a crash.
American LaFrance is recalling 2010 Eagle emergency vehicles because engine software may cause unexpected shutdowns, potentially hampering rescue operations.
E-ONE is recalling 2008-2009 Cyclone II and Quest fire trucks due to a software defect that may cause unexpected engine shutdowns during rescue operations.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain 2009-2010 motor homes because unprotected LPG supply lines may be damaged by sharp edges, creating a fire hazard.
General Motors is recalling 2010 Cadillac SRX vehicles with 2.8L V6 engines because using regular fuel may cause pre-ignition, leading to engine failure and increased crash risk.
Thule is recalling certain Model Domestique rooftop bicycle carriers because a component may fail, causing the bike to separate from the vehicle.
Ford is recalling 2010 Fusion, Milan, and Escape vehicles because a park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed, potentially allowing unintended movement.
Navistar is recalling 129 model year 2011 IC Bus school buses because a seat reinforcement rod may fall out, compromising crash protection.
Toyota is recalling 2009-2010 Lexus LS vehicles because a steering software error can cause the wheel to become off-center, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 154 model year 2011 IC CE school buses because an incorrectly routed power steering hose may chafe and leak fluid, potentially causing a fire.
Lamborghini is recalling 2007-2008 Murcielago vehicles because fuel tank welds may detach, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a fire.
Startrans is recalling 130 school buses from 2008-2010 because seat barriers were built with the wrong material gauge, failing federal safety standards.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 IC Bus CE transit buses because a weld on passenger flip seats may fail, compromising seat strength in a crash.
Nova Bus is recalling 2009-2010 LFS transit buses because engine cradle bolts were not torqued correctly, which can break and increase crash risk.
Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links sold as replacement parts for 2004-2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles due to improper welding that may not meet strength specifications.
EZ Loader is recalling 698 model year 2010 single axle boat trailers because the spindle may separate from the axle, causing the wheel to detach while driving.