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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.
Smeal is recalling 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because a defective trolley can detach from the ladder, posing a risk of injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture, increasing the risk of fire and potential loss of drive.
Autocar is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because the seat belt harness may chafe and short circuit the engine, causing unexpected stalling that could lead to crashes.
Audi is recalling one 2019 Q3 vehicle because a production deviation may prevent a steering component from engaging properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Front steering knuckles in certain Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may fracture, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Volkswagen will inspect and replace affected knuckles free of charge.
Excellance is recalling 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks modified with CLASS Suspension Systems because rear brake lines may wear, causing brake failure.
Subaru is recalling 2021 Outback and Impreza models due to an improperly tightened CVT select lever cable nut that may loosen, causing the gear selector to malfunction and increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2020 INFINITI QX50 vehicles because the tire and loading information placard may be illegible, potentially leading to incorrect tire installation or overloading.
Brembo is recalling specific brake pads that may corrode and detach, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2021 Dutchmen Voltage trailers because the Federal Identification Tag incorrectly lists tire pressure as 95 PSI instead of 110 PSI, which could cause underinflated tires and increase crash risk.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2020–2021 Dutchmen Voltage recreational trailers because the Federal Identification Tag lists incorrect tire pressure (110 PSI instead of 95 PSI), which could cause tire overinflation and increase crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2019-2020 Impact recreational trailers because a propane gas leak in the stove can increase the risk of fire.
Custom Truck And Body Works is recalling 2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles because a rear brake line may wear, causing brake failure.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses because a brake caliper bolt may be incorrectly tightened, potentially reducing brake effectiveness.
Commercial trucks from multiple manufacturers may have incorrectly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts, reducing braking effectiveness. Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners for free inspection and repair.
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2021 Crossroads Redwood recreational trailers because U-bolts on the rear axles may have been improperly torqued, causing them to loosen and the axle to shift, which increases crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2015 Pathfinder vehicles because a brake light switch defect can cause lights to stay on or allow shifting out of Park without braking.
Guangzhou Zhilan E-Commerce is recalling specific Auxbeam headlight bulbs sold on Amazon that may create excessive glare for oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because their windshield washer fluid was contaminated with brake fluid, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Ford is recalling approximately 147 2020 Ford Escape vehicles and related models due to inadequate lubricant in the rear drive unit, which may cause the rear axle to seize and result in loss of vehicle control and crash risk.
KZRV recalls 2021 Escape, Sonic, and Sportsmen Classic trailers with microwave circuits on improper 20-amp circuit breakers (should be 15-amp), creating fire risk. Owners should request free replacement from KZRV.
Altec is recalling 213 digger derricks from 2016-2020 that lack the required combined use capacity chart, posing an injury risk to operators.
Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey vehicles due to a fuel tank assembly defect that may cause fuel leaks, creating a potential fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers with incorrect axle, rims, and tires that can cause overloading and increase crash risk. Free replacement parts are available.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks with certain Bridgestone steer tires. The tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs, risking loss of vehicle control and crashes.