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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.
Braun is recalling wheelchair-accessible conversions of 2008-2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan vehicles due to a risk of tire wear and loss of control.
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision school buses because improperly installed power cables may wear down and cause an electrical short, potentially leading to a fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2009 Vision non-school buses because power cables may be installed incorrectly, creating a risk of electrical fire.
Advanced Carbon Composites Inc. is recalling specific motorcycle helmet models because they fail to meet federal safety standards for impact protection.
Trans Tech is recalling 192 school buses because HVAC control knobs may fracture, preventing defroster operation and reducing driver visibility.
Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2008-2010 models with Ricon lifts where the restraint belt may not latch fully, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board.
Fleetwood is recalling specific 2010-2011 motor homes because the federal certification tag lists incorrect front and rear tire PSI values.
Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling 3,446 model year 2007-2009 trailers because the braking systems may not have been properly bled, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 1998-2010 Sienna minivans in specific states because road salt can corrode the spare tire cable, potentially causing the tire to fall off.
Ford is recalling specific 2010 models because front seat manual recliners may not meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2010 Lexus GX460 vehicles because the electronic stability control system may malfunction during sharp turns, increasing the risk of rollover.
Peterbilt is recalling certain 2010-2011 trucks because the hood anti-blowdown device may fail, posing a risk of personal injury from unintended hood closure.
Hino is recalling certain 2009-2010 trucks because exhaust system bolts may not be properly tightened, posing a crash risk if the system falls onto the roadway.
Hino is recalling 560 model year 2010 NA6J trucks because an exhaust hanger bolt may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the exhaust system to separate from the vehicle.
Advanced Carbon Composites is recalling Model EXT-004 motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration resistance.
Volvo is recalling 2010 XC90 vehicles because a fuel line leak could cause a fire near the right front wheel. Owners should contact a dealer for a free inspection and replacement.
Navistar is recalling certain 2010-2011 Workhorse trucks because a short in the alternator voltage regulator could cause a vehicle fire.
Hino is recalling 2009-2010 NV8J trucks because improperly tightened U-joint bolts may cause driveline vibration and shaft separation.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 175 model year 2002-2006 Unimog U500NA trucks because a suspension weld may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Kenworth is recalling 2010 T270 and T370 trucks because over-torqued spindle nuts may cause wheel end fires.
Hino is recalling 2008-2010 NV8J trucks because improperly tightened drive coupler bolts may loosen, causing vibration and potential loss of power.
Comm-Trans is recalling 2007-2009 ADA conversion vans built on Ford chassis because the lift restraint belt may not latch securely, posing an injury risk.
Comm-Trans is recalling 2007-2009 ADA conversion vans built on Ford chassis due to a software defect in wheelchair lifts that may cause tipping or falling.
BMW is recalling 2010 X5 M vehicles because they lack power supply cables for side marker lamps, causing them not to illuminate.
Vactor is recalling 1992-2010 Model 2103 sewer cleaners because a mounting pin hair pin may fail, potentially causing the dump body to tilt over and injure people.