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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.
Vermeer is recalling 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers because a crack in the undercarriage frame may cause it to bend, increasing the risk of a crash.
Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne models because lock nuts on the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion, potentially causing loss of control and crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Arteon vehicles because incorrectly calibrated tire pressure sensors may fail to detect low air pressure, increasing crash risk.
Akron Brass is recalling Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD displays used in emergency vehicles due to a defect that may cause the screen to lock up or become nonfunctional.
2022 Kia Carnival vehicles may have damaged fuel rail tubes that could leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Kia will inspect and replace affected fuel rails free of charge.
Airstream is recalling 2020-2021 Interstate vehicles because the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating label may list incorrect occupant cargo capacity, potentially leading to vehicle overload.
Airstream is recalling 2021 Interstate touring coaches because an undersized radio wiring harness wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Volvo is recalling 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles because liquid on the rear display may cause the front passenger seat to move, potentially trapping a rear passenger.
Cummins is recalling specific L9 and ISX12 diesel engines because a sealing washer defect may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.
Cummins is recalling specific PowerDrive EV electric drivetrains because electromagnetic noise can cause a loss of power steering, increasing crash risk.
Manac is recalling 2018-2019 Steel Platforms, Transfer Trailers, and Square Dump Trailers because steer arm bolts may break, allowing the arm to detach and drag.
Proterra is recalling 2019-2020 Catalyst 40-foot buses because a software defect may allow the rear door to open unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
TSE Brakes is recalling certain Omni Tandem Brake Chambers because incorrect springs may cause the pressure plate to shift, potentially leading to a loss of air pressure and increased crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Detroit Model 2 and 3 axles because steering arm and tie rod bolts may fracture, potentially causing a loss of steering.
Meritor is recalling specific 14Xe ePowertrains because insufficiently crimped stator wires may cause overheating and loss of motive power, increasing crash risk.
Pioneer Coach Interiors is recalling 2019-2020 Prevost H3 and X3 vehicles because a damaged circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour vehicles because battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block, causing an electrical short circuit and increasing fire risk.
Subaru is recalling 2018-2019 Crosstrek and 2019 Forester vehicles because rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach, increasing crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes with roof-mounted awnings. A roof mounted body panel may be improperly attached and could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Subaru is recalling 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles because the engine control module may keep the ignition coil powered after shutdown, causing a short circuit and potential stall.
Newmar is recalling certain 2021 motorhomes due to a steering output shaft that may be too short and disengage from the input shaft, potentially causing loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Owners should contact Newmar for free inspection and replacement.
Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Forte vehicles with 2.0L engines because foreign particles may cause oil pump failure and engine damage.
PACCAR is recalling 2022 Kenworth T440, T470, T800, and W900 trucks because the starter interrupt may allow starting when the transmission is not in PARK.
Kia is recalling 2021 Seltos and 2020-2021 Soul vehicles due to improperly heat-treated piston rings that may cause engine damage, stalling, and crash risk, or oil leaks that may cause fires.
Toyota is recalling 2009-2015 Venza vehicles because damaged SRS wiring may prevent driver-side air bags from deploying in a crash.