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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.
Honda is recalling 2007-2008 Element and Odyssey vehicles because air can enter the brake system, potentially causing a soft pedal and increased crash risk.
Navistar is recalling certain IC Bus school buses because the parking brake may release unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury or death.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the Lifeguard RollTek occupant protection system may not have been properly installed, increasing injury risk in rollovers.
Blue Bird is recalling 421 model year 2010 All American school buses because a short rear tag light wiring harness could corrode and cause a sudden loss of low beam headlights.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2008-2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because a faulty door sensor may cause warning lights and crossing arms to malfunction, risking student injury.
NHTSA is recalling 2009 Trans Tech school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the floor level.
Turtle Top is recalling 2009 Odyssey XL buses equipped with Carrier K410 rooftop condensers due to a fire risk from overheating wires.
Turtle Top is recalling certain Odyssey XL transit buses equipped with Trans/Air air conditioning systems installed between May 2006 and June 2009 due to a potential fire hazard from overheating electrical components.
General Motors is recalling certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles because HVAC control knobs may fracture, potentially reducing driver visibility.
US Bus is recalling 2007 STHF5, STH5, and Universe school buses because specific seating barriers do not meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash.
Trans Tech Bus is recalling certain 2008-2009 school buses because the seating barriers do not meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2010 Tundra four-wheel-drive vehicles because an improper weld on the propeller shaft may cause the joint to separate, increasing crash risk.
New Flyer is recalling 2009 GE40LFR transit buses because remote release seat belts may fail to lock, risking mobility device tip-over and injury.
Triple E RV is recalling certain 2010 Regency GT motorhomes because the Easy-Bed sofa lacks a required rollover safety locking latch.
MCI is recalling certain D4000, D4500, and D4505 coaches because the wheelchair lift may disengage and break through the storage door while driving.
Winnebago is recalling 2010 Sightseer, Vista, Sunova, and Sunstar motor homes because an exposed 120V circuit could cause electrical shock.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2010-2011 VNL trucks because the adhesive securing the upper bunk window glass may debond, allowing the glass to fall out and increasing crash risk.
New Flyer is recalling certain 2004-2009 transit buses because the drive shaft access panel may not be strong enough to prevent injury during a drive shaft failure.
Del-Nat Tire Corporation is recalling 629 Delta A/S Sierradial tires due to tread chunking that may cause loss of vehicle control.
American Car Care Centers is recalling 286 American Prospector SUV tires due to tread chunking that may cause loss of vehicle control.
TBC Corporation is recalling specific Cyclone Radial SUV tires due to tread chunking that may cause vehicle damage or loss of control.
Daihatsu is recalling 1990-1992 Rocky SUVs because a cracked fuel vapor check valve may allow gas to leak into the cabin, posing a fire risk.
Pep Boys is recalling specific Definity Dakota H/T tires produced in November 2009 because they may develop tread chunking, posing a risk of vehicle damage or loss of control.
Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee vehicles because an improperly manufactured rear track bar may reduce vehicle stability and increase crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Campmaster RVs because incorrect labels may list wrong weight ratings and tire information, increasing the risk of tire blowouts.