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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.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Freightliner models because a fuel flange may crack and leak fuel, potentially causing a vehicle crash.
Newell Coach Corp. is recalling 2010-2011 motor coaches because a wiring short may cause the entry door to open suddenly while driving, posing a risk of injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2010 Outback and Legacy vehicles because a crack in the CVT cooler hose can cause a fluid leak, potentially leading to a crash.
Volvo is recalling certain 2010 XC70 vehicles because the tire and loading information labels contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure.
BRP is recalling 2010 Sea-Doo Advanced Tec trailers because the front latching mechanism may be misadjusted, allowing the personal watercraft to jump out and slide off the trailer.
Kenworth is recalling certain 2010 T2000, T660, T800, and W900 trucks because improper oil priming in the rear axle may cause bearing overheating and potential fire.
ArvinMeritor is recalling front and tag axle assemblies for certain MCI Transit buses because improper bolt torque could cause wheel loss.
Fabtech is recalling aftermarket replacement pitman arms for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram trucks because the parts can fracture, causing total loss of steering control.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2010 Thomas Built HDX school buses because a coolant leak could cause the heater actuator to overheat and melt, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
Spartan is recalling 2007-2009 Gladiator fire apparatus vehicles because the engine may shut down unexpectedly, potentially hampering rescue operations.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2010 Thomas Built HDX non-school buses because a heater coolant flow valve actuator may overheat or melt, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Kustom Fit is recalling driver and passenger seats installed in Rexhall motorhomes because the slide tracks may fail federal safety standards, posing an injury risk in a crash.
Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2008-2010 models with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because a software defect may cause the lift to overrun the floor level, posing a tip-over or fall risk.
Starcraft Bus is recalling one 2010 Quest school bus because a seat locking mechanism may be misaligned, posing an injury risk in a crash.
Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling 2004 models due to a loose electrical connection that may cause power loss or stalling, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles because hood louver clips may fracture, causing the louver to detach and strike following vehicles.
Toyota is recalling 2003 Sequoia vehicles because a steering sensor error may cause the stability control system to activate unexpectedly, slowing acceleration and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 6,548 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because stop lamps may be intermittent during light braking, potentially leading to a crash without warning.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2005-2011 Freightliner trucks because stop lamps may be intermittent, potentially leading to a crash without warning.
Honda is recalling 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles because a deteriorating power steering hose could leak oil onto a hot exhaust pipe, potentially causing an under-hood fire.
Daimler Buses North America is recalling 2008-2009 Sprinter 3500 buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the floor level.
Nissan is recalling 2005-2007 Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes because a wire harness defect may prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Daimler is recalling 2007-2009 Sprinter buses with Ricon lifts because the restraint belt may not latch fully, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board.
General Motors is recalling 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes because a steering column defect may cause signal interruption and unintended brake application, potentially leading to a crash.
Westport is recalling certain 2007 and 2009 ISX G Class 8 vehicles equipped with liquefied natural gas pumps due to a potential pressure relief valve defect.