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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.
Kawasaki is recalling 2021 Ninja 400 and Z400 motorcycles because a weak camshaft chain tensioner could cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling one 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 because the engine hood may not have been installed properly, posing an injury risk in a crash.
Yamaha is recalling 1,375 Skeeter boat trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper pins may dislodge, causing loss of braking and increasing crash risk.
Ohlins is recalling front struts for specific Porsche 911 models because the strut pin may break during maximum steering, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,563 AMG GLC63 vehicles because a starter cable may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a stall or fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 AMG GT vehicles because headlights may be aimed too high, reducing visibility of oncoming traffic and increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2020 AN67-E100 aerial devices because a shuttle cartridge was installed instead of a plug, risking unintended boom movement and injury.
Honda is recalling specific 2007-2015 Acura and Honda models because improperly coated drive shafts may break, causing loss of power or vehicle roll-away.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles with inaccurate Federal Placards that may understate the vehicle's weight, risking tire damage and crashes from overloading.
Altec is recalling 2018-2020 digger derricks and aerial devices because a hydraulic check valve snap ring can fail, causing unintended boom movement.
Honda is recalling 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles because moisture in the driver-side power window switch may cause it to overheat, smoke, or catch fire.
Honda is recalling 2013-2015 Accord vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and CVTs in 23 states and D.C. because a lubricant issue may cause drive shafts to break, risking loss of power or vehicle roll-away.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2020 R-POD travel trailers because the sewer termination bracket may fail, causing plumbing to drag or detach and creating a road hazard.
Subaru is recalling 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles because a software update may cause the rearview display to shut off intermittently, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles because a software error may cause system malfunctions that increase crash risk.
Spartan Fire is recalling 2019-2021 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles because LCD displays may lock up, potentially delaying emergency operations.
Audi is recalling 2,355 2018-2019 RS 5 Coupe vehicles because an incorrect positive battery terminal cover could prevent doors from opening or hazard lights from working after a rear crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2021 model vehicles due to improper assembly of the 48-Volt battery and starter-generator connection, which can increase electrical resistance and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the connection if necessary.
Icon Vehicle Dynamics is recalling Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks sold with its centerline stabilizer kit. The foam ring in the shock assembly may block piston ports, causing steering to lock up and increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2020 Titan and Titan XD trucks because an exposed wire in the engine harness could cause an electrical short, leading to engine stall or fire.
Grand Design is recalling 2020 Transcend recreational trailers because a gas leak at the cook stove joint may increase the risk of fire.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles because the provided operator's manual may contain inaccurate or incomplete safety information.
McNeilus is recalling 2020 Bridgemaster V Mixer trucks because the required pusher axle operating position is missing from the information plate, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti models because a broken driveshaft can cause loss of propulsion or disable the parking brake, increasing crash risk.
Curt Manufacturing is recalling Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts because the 2-inch shank may fracture while hauling, increasing the risk of a crash.