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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.
Nova Bus is recalling certain 2009-2010 LFS 40-foot transit buses equipped with Cummins engines because an improper fuel unit was installed.
Coachmen is recalling 2009-2010 Prism and Freelanders because an engine control module defect may cause a limp-in condition, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2008-2009 Charleston motor homes because the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator, reducing braking function.
Airstream is recalling 2010 Flying Cloud travel trailers because they were built with axles rated lower than required, which could lead to axle failure and a crash.
GEM is recalling 2009 e4, eS, eL, e2, e6, and eL XD models because an improperly crimped parking brake cable may separate, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Heil is recalling 2006-2009 CP Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies due to a rear hinge defect that could cause the truck to roll over during waste unloading.
General Motors is recalling specific Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles due to a potential sudden loss of power steering assist, which increases crash risk.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2002-2004 heavy trucks because axle beams may have manufacturing defects that could lead to failure and a crash.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 1,517 model year 2010 trucks because deteriorating rubber cushions could cause the air intake duct to fall off, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because the fuel gauge may incorrectly show a quarter tank when empty, increasing the risk of stalling in traffic.
Nissan is recalling 2005-2009 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles because the fuel gauge may inaccurately display fuel when the tank is empty, potentially causing the vehicle to stall.
Heartland is recalling 2007-2009 Cyclone fifth wheel trailers because the federal certification label lists incorrect axle weight ratings.
Blue Bird is recalling 31 model year 2010 All American rear engine school buses because adhesive was omitted from interior rear bulkhead panels, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Nissan is recalling 2008-2010 Titan, Armada, Infiniti QX56, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles because a brake pedal pivot pin may not be formed to specification, potentially causing the pedal to partially disengage.
Sutphen is recalling 2004-2010 SPH 100 fire trucks because driveline vibration can cause U-joint failure, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because the front inside door lock switch may remain unlatched, allowing doors to open while driving.
Hercules Tire is recalling certain Terra Trac SUV tires due to tread chunking that may cause loss of vehicle control.
Keystone RV is recalling 2008-2010 Laredo and Cougar trailers because spare tire carriers may break, causing the tire to fall off and posing injury risks.
General Coach is recalling certain 2005-2010 buses because brake overheating in severe duty applications could cause a fire, leading to injury, property damage, or death.
Micro Bird is recalling 582 G5 school buses because some seats lack required floor reinforcement, posing a crash injury risk.
Wilson Trailer Company is recalling 2000-2008 livestock trailers because a suspension component can break, causing frame cracking and increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2010 Tucson vehicles because the passenger air bag sensor may fail to deactivate for heavy adults or children, increasing injury risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2010 Galant vehicles because a corroded transmission oil cooler pipe may leak fluid, creating a fire hazard.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles in specific states due to fuel filler pipe corrosion that could cause leaks and fire.
Terex is recalling Texoma 330 auger drills from 1999-2009 because the telescoping extension may move unexpectedly, posing a risk of death or serious injury.