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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 North America is recalling 2019-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because engine software may fail to limit speed or torque, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar is recalling 2019-2020 F-Pace vehicles because the Auto High Beam system fails to display an indicator when high beams activate, potentially reducing visibility for oncoming traffic.
Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling two vehicles equipped with LED reverse lights that may be too bright, potentially affecting other drivers' vision.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2018-2020 Range Rover and Discovery models because the high beam indicator may not display, increasing crash risk.
Black Series Campers is recalling 2020-2021 trailers equipped with specific Curt emergency breakaway kits because a depleted battery can overload the electrical system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2020 Freightliner Custom Chassis XBA vehicles due to engine software that may fail to limit speed or torque, increasing crash risk.
Lamborghini is recalling 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ vehicles because hood hinge screws may loosen, potentially causing the hood to detach at high speeds.
Certain 2021 International LT vehicles with Cummins X15 engines may have improperly torqued flywheel capscrews that could detach during operation, causing loss of drive power and risk of ejected engine parts.
Volvo is recalling 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles because a battery software defect may cause the high-voltage system to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Polestar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. A software issue in the Battery Energy Control Module may cause the high voltage system to disconnect, resulting in loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2022 Freightliner Custom XC Chassis vehicles because a missing brake pedal return spring may cause brake lights to stay on or brakes to remain engaged.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses because the engine can start while an emergency exit is locked, delaying evacuation.
Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 A8 and 2020-2021 S8 vehicles due to a missing sealing pin on the engine control module connector. Moisture can enter the connector and cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Bentley is recalling one 2020 Flying Spur because the fuel tank may not have been welded properly, creating a risk of fuel leak and fire.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because the front passenger seat frame base may not have been welded properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Seagrave is recalling 2019-2021 Attacker and Capitol fire apparatus due to a loose power steering filter that may leak fluid, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2021 Gladiator and Metrostar vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may loosen, causing difficulty steering.
Mazda is recalling 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles because air may leak from the tire air valve, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. Mazda will replace all tire air valves at no cost.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLA 250 vehicles because the front passenger air bag ground connection may be improperly mounted, risking inadvertent deployment.
Cooper Tire is recalling specific CS5 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring tires because low tread gauge may cause sidewall failure and rapid deflation.
E-One is recalling 2020 Typhoon, Typhoon N, and Cyclone II vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may loosen, causing difficulty steering.
KME is recalling 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks because incorrect wiring in the trailer's ABS control module may cause brake failure, increasing crash risk.
Cooper Tire is recalling specific Discoverer, Evolution, and other brand tires because the sidewall may bulge or separate, potentially causing a rapid deflation and crash.
KME is recalling certain Predator fire trucks because rear axle welds may be insufficient, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.