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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 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because a steering component may not be properly secured, which could lead to a loss of steering control.
Honda is recalling 21,776 model year 2005 Odyssey Touring vehicles because power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate early, causing the gate to close unexpectedly.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Thomas Built Buses because seat cushions may unlatch during a crash, exposing the seat frame to occupants.
Navistar is recalling 250 model year 2010 IC FE and RE school buses because incorrect headlight wiring may reduce low beam intensity, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2010 IC Transit buses because incorrect headlight wiring may reduce low beam intensity, increasing crash risk.
Cooper Tire is recalling specific Discoverer H/T and LSX tires due to tread chunking that may cause vehicle damage or loss of control.
Mazda is recalling 2010 CX-9 vehicles with heated seats because the control circuit may overheat in cold weather, posing a risk of smoke or fire.
B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling certain Extenda-Goose trailer hitch couplers because a weld may fracture, potentially causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Toyo Tire Holdings is recalling specific Nitto and Toyo tires that may have sidewall wrinkles, which can crack and cause tire failure.
Autocar is recalling 2007-2009 WX and WXR heavy-duty trucks because cracks in the front frame rail extension may compromise vehicle control.
Entegra Coach is recalling 2010 Aspire motor homes because a brake pedal component may disengage, reducing braking or interfering with the throttle.
Jayco is recalling certain 2010 Insignia motor homes because a brake pedal component may disengage, potentially reducing braking or interfering with the throttle.
Autocar is recalling 1,879 model year 2008-2009 ACX heavy-duty trucks because a steering gear mounting bracket may fatigue and crack, potentially affecting vehicle control.
Toyota is recalling 2010 Tacoma pickup trucks because the propeller shaft may crack and separate, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.
General Motors is recalling 2004 Saab 9-3 sedans because front seat belt retractors may fail to retract, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Collins is recalling 2009 Bantam, Super Bantam, and Grand Bantam school buses because the rear brake and turn signal lights may flash incorrectly, increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2010 Fuzion travel trailers and fifth wheels because rear ramp door cable support bracket bolts may fail, posing an injury risk.
BMW is recalling 2009-2010 7-Series and 2010 550i Gran Turismo vehicles because the tire pressure label incorrectly lists a seating capacity of five instead of four.
Dana Holding Corporation is recalling driveshafts installed in certain Ford, Nissan, and Toyota vehicles because cracks in the tube yokes could cause the driveshaft to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ride Control is recalling specific aftermarket front strut mounts for Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Geo, and Nissan vehicles because a missing weld could allow the strut to detach.
Toyota is recalling certain 2010 Camry vehicles because the power steering hose may wear the brake tube, causing fluid leaks and increased crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250H vehicles because inconsistent brake feel may increase stopping distances on rough or slick roads.
Blue Bird is recalling 207 model year 2010 All American school buses because improperly routed battery cables could be pinched, potentially causing a fire.
Spartan Chassis is recalling specific fire apparatus chassis because seat belt anchorages may not meet federal safety standards, posing a risk of injury in a crash.
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat bases due to warping that can prevent proper shell attachment, posing injury risks in crashes.