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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.
Volkswagen is recalling 2016 Golf R vehicles because incorrect software may prevent windshield wipers from activating, increasing crash risk.
Carefree of Colorado is recalling Freestyle Gearbox Housings because cracks may cause the awning to extend unintentionally, creating a road hazard.
Proterra is recalling 2022 ZX5 transit buses because a missing interlock override switch may prevent drivers from moving the vehicle, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2022-2023 East to West Alta travel trailers because side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, reducing visibility.
Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles with rearview camera systems because the camera image may remain displayed after the vehicle shifts out of reverse, potentially distracting drivers and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles. The daytime running lights may not deactivate when headlights are on, which may cause glare and reduce visibility, increasing crash risk.
Bridgestone is recalling specific Firestone and Bridgestone tires that may have sustained cuts during sorting, posing a risk of sudden air loss and vehicle control loss.
Micro Bird is recalling 2021-2023 G5, 2022-2023 MB II, and 2022 T-Series school buses because seat-level rub rails may be incorrectly attached, increasing injury risk.
Brenner Tank is recalling 2020 TKLQXDC vehicles because the steering arm may fracture, potentially causing a crash.
Bulk Tank International is recalling 2020 TKLQXSR trailers because the steering arm may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Quality Trailers Ohio is recalling 2022 A, AW, B, and DH trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Certain 2022 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles have a defective rearview camera that may go blank or unresponsive, reducing rear visibility. Dealers will replace the camera for free.
International Thermal Research is recalling Oasis Chinook Hydronic Heaters because an air line may be installed instead of a fuel line, creating a fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 ID.4 vehicles because the passenger air bag may be incorrectly folded and could fail to protect occupants during a crash.
BMW is recalling 2023 X5 and X7 models with windshield bonding defects that may allow water to enter the vehicle and cause an electrical short-circuit, increasing fire risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star models due to corrosion in front brake modulator valves. The defect may cause brakes to pull to one side during automated braking, increasing crash risk.
Tesla is recalling 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles due to power steering assist failure on rough roads or after hitting potholes, which increases crash risk.
Tesla is recalling 2021 Model S exterior rearview mirrors that do not meet federal rear-visibility standards. Defective mirrors may cause drivers to misjudge vehicle distances, raising crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2021-2023 Santa Fe Hybrid and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, plus 2023 Genesis G80 Electric vehicles, because seat belt pretensioners may explode in a crash and project metal fragments. Dealers will secure the pretensioners with a cap at no cost.
Forest River is recalling specific 2019-2022 fifth wheels because a cross-member may fail to retain holding tanks, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 296,044 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles (model years 2019-2021) because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect simultaneous pressure loss in all four tires, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software at no charge.
Tiffin is recalling approximately 295 motorhomes from 2022-2023 because the LPG hose fitting connected to the regulator may leak at the swivel joint, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Micro Bird is recalling 2019-2022 G5 school buses because a faulty connection may cause sudden loss of power steering and brake assist, increasing crash risk.
Micro Bird is recalling one 2019 G5 transit bus because a faulty connection may cause power steering fluid loss, reducing brake assist and increasing crash risk.
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America is recalling specific tires because the date code on the sidewall is incorrect, which hinders age identification.