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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.
Coachmen is recalling 2008 SportCoach Legend motorhomes because a brake pedal pin may disengage, reducing braking or interfering with the throttle.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 226 model year 2009 416 buses because the steering gear mounting plate may not be sufficiently welded, risking loss of steering control.
Navistar is recalling 2003 and 2004 IC Bus CECB commercial buses because chafing cables may cause an electrical short and fire.
Navistar is recalling 2003-2004 IC Bus school buses because chafing cables may cause an electrical short and fire.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 vehicles due to a brake booster retaining clip defect that could cause brake failure without warning.
Chrysler is recalling 2005-2006 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, and Town & Country minivans because front crash sensors may crack and allow water entry, potentially disabling airbag protection.
Hyundai is recalling 2006-2009 Azera vehicles because damaged seat belt wiring may prevent the front air bag from deploying in a crash.
Nissan Diesel America is recalling 1999-2010 UD3300 trucks because insufficient air tank capacity may reduce braking performance during repetitive use.
E-One is recalling 2009 Cyclone II and Typhoon fire trucks because a faulty switch may allow hot exhaust gases to exit, posing a burn or fire risk.
Fleetwood is recalling 2009 and 2010 Terra and Fiesta Class A motor homes because the certification and cargo capacity tags are incorrect.
Honda is recalling 76,000 2006-2007 Ridgeline vehicles because a wiring connector may overheat and melt, potentially causing a fire.
Honda is recalling 2010 Acura MDX vehicles because a missing bolt may allow an interior trim piece to detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Nissan Diesel America is recalling 1999-2010 UD3300 trucks because air brake timing may not perform correctly, potentially reducing braking performance without warning.