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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 843 wheelchair-accessible vans where the fuel fill pipe may contact the tire, risking fire or loss of control.
Nitto is recalling specific Dune Grappler tires that may crack in the sidewall, potentially causing sudden air loss and a crash.
Glaval is recalling 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. A software defect may cause the lift to overrun the floor level, posing a tip-over or fall risk.
Honda is recalling 1,854 2010 Acura ZDX vehicles because the dashboard material may prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Glaval is recalling certain transit buses because wheelchair lift restraint belts may not latch fully, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on board.
H. A. Dehart is recalling 2010-2011 Thomas Built 161TS school buses because misaligned seat cushion locking mechanisms could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Mirage Enterprises is recalling 2007-2009 snowmobile trailers because a steel bracket can crack, causing the axle to separate and potentially leading to loss of control.
Porsche is recalling 2010 Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models because the front seat belt mount may detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain aftermarket cam buckle tie-down kits because the straps may slip under load, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Bridgestone is recalling specific Potenza and Turanza tires that lack required federal safety labels, which could lead to incorrect inflation and increased crash risk.
Remy Power Products is recalling specific alternators because a damaged voltage regulator can generate heat, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
General Motors is recalling 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because a generator defect could cause an engine compartment fire.
Metal Fabrication is recalling 2010 MFI boat trailers due to a potential misaligned brake solenoid that could cause brake failure and increase crash risk.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific MCI J4500 and E4500 coaches because the windshield wiper motor may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2007-2010 LFS buses because incorrect O-rings in the roof-mounted radiator may leak hydraulic oil. Dealers will replace the parts free of charge.
Xenon-Vision is recalling HID conversion kits that fail federal safety standards, creating excessive glare for oncoming traffic and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2010 All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the floor level.
Blue Bird is recalling 2010 All American transit buses because a software defect in certain wheelchair lifts may cause the platform to overrun the floor level, posing a fall risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2010 Transi Buses because wheelchair lift restraint belts may not latch securely, posing an injury risk to users.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2008-2011 school buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the restraint belt may not fully latch, allowing the lift to move with an occupant on board.
Champion Bus is recalling certain 2008-2010 buses because a software defect in Ricon wheelchair lifts may cause the platform to overrun the floor level, posing a fall risk.
Champion Bus is recalling certain 2007-2010 buses because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not fully latch, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on board.
Elkhart Coach is recalling 2007-2009 Ford E-350 and E-450 transit buses due to a wheelchair lift software defect that may cause the platform to overrun the vehicle floor level.
Elkhart Coach is recalling Ford E-350 and E-450 transit buses because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not latch securely, posing an injury risk.
Champion Bus is recalling 191 model year 2006-2010 buses because improperly installed Trans/Air air conditioning components may overheat and cause a fire.