Agency
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.
Nissan is recalling 2,214 2020 Altima S vehicles because specific Continental tires may be over-cured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling over 1.5 million vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7, and related models have a front axle support weld that may separate, potentially affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing crash risk.
Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. is recalling 138 Otani OH-306 commercial truck tires with DOT code 0320 because a manufacturing defect may cause the tread to crack.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2010-2011 Four Winds Montecito motorhomes because a transfer switch may fail due to heat, increasing fire risk.
Transcraft is recalling 2016-2021 Platform trailers because adjustable wheel stops may detach, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Triple E RV is recalling 143 Wonder motorhomes because a control center component can overheat and cause a fire.
Kawasaki is recalling 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX motorcycles because a software defect may cause gear fracture and engine lockup, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 GLA 250 vehicles because a loose engine compartment fusebox may damage fuses and disrupt critical safety systems, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE models because the middle seat belt buckle may fall into a gap, rendering it inoperable and leaving occupants unrestrained.
Certain 2020-2021 Keystone Cougar trailers with solar packages have incorrectly wired inverters that may energize shore power connections, creating a risk of electrical shock.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2019-2021 vehicles because the front passenger seat may be missing a mechanical adjustment limit stop. The seat could move outside the safe range relative to the airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Triple E RV is recalling 2019-2021 motorhomes because an incorrect brass connector on the water heater may cause a propane leak, increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2018-2020 vehicles because missing bolts on the start/stop accumulator may cause transmission leaks, loss of propulsion, or fire.
Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northpoint recreational trailers due to potential axle spindle weld failures that could cause wheel separation and increase crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2020-2021 M2 and 2020 M4 Coupes because missing fuel injector components may cause vibration, leading to fuel leaks and fire risk.
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorhomes due to engine covers with insufficient heat insulation. This may cause excessive interior surface temperatures that increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2015-2020 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because hydraulic power steering hoses may detach, causing fluid leaks and loss of steering assist.
Proterra is recalling 2018-2020 Catalyst buses because missing adhesive may allow steering gear box bolts to loosen, potentially causing loss of steering.
Jayco is recalling certain 2021 recreational vehicles equipped with a Power Bedlift System. The bedlift motor may fail due to internal gear problems, causing the overhead bunk to release unexpectedly while driving, risking driver injury or crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture while driving. This can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2021 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks because the steer axle spindle nut snap-ring may be missing or improperly installed, potentially causing wheel separation and increased crash risk.
Braun Ambulances is recalling 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE ambulances because the rear seat belt harness may separate from its mounting, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Leather on Wheels is recalling Polo model helmets because they may not adequately reduce impact force, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.