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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.
Piaggio is recalling 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles because improperly galvanized brake lines may release hydrogen into the fluid, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles due to a defect that can cause engine damage and fire risk.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles because a steering connector may fail, causing loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, potentially causing an electrical short and engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles due to risk of engine compartment fire in the antilock brake control unit. Owners should park outside and away from structures until the fuse kit replacement is completed.
Hyundai is recalling 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the ABS module, creating a risk of engine compartment fire.
Vac-Tron is recalling 140 trucks because the rear extends too far, increasing injury risk in rear-end crashes.
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles because the backup camera may not display in reverse when stealth mode is active, increasing crash risk.
Vac-Tron is recalling 134 agricultural vehicles from 2015-2020 because they lack required side and rear clearance lamps and reflectors, which may make them harder to see.
BMW is recalling 4,265 vehicles because adjustable headlamps may violate federal safety standards, potentially causing glare or reduced visibility.
Newmar is recalling specific 2018-2019 motorhomes because the instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, creating glare that may increase crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling Mopar All-Weather Floor Mat Kits for 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles because the mats may interfere with the accelerator pedal, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles because incorrect tire pressure settings may prevent warning lights from illuminating, increasing crash risk.
ZF North America is recalling specific curtain air bag inflators where improperly crimped diffusers may separate during deployment, potentially preventing proper air bag inflation.
Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 1500 trucks with adjustable pedals because floormats may prevent the accelerator from returning to the idle position, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2021 X7 models for tire information labels with incorrect specifications. The labels may not match the actually installed tires, potentially causing drivers to select wrong tires.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 and 2021 Atlas vehicles due to driver's side headlights that may have been aimed too low during production. This misalignment fails to meet federal safety standards and reduces driver visibility.
PACCAR is recalling approximately 1,097 certain 2020-2021 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems. The pivot bolts may be too short to properly engage the locking nuts, risking separation from the suspension and potential vehicle crashes.
Certain 2020 Audi SQ5 and Q5 vehicles and 2020-2021 Volkswagen models have improperly welded front seat frames. In a rear-end crash, the defective welds could fail and reduce occupant restraint, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec is recalling 2018-2020 EC505 and EC655 vehicles because grapple tines may loosen, risking loss of load control.
Altec is recalling 2015-2018 aerial devices because a software issue can cause the boom to move unexpectedly during an engine cycle, increasing injury risk.
Volvo is recalling 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles because front wiper nuts may be loose, potentially impairing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Equipment Technology is recalling 2020 ETI ETC 37 IH aerial lift trucks because improper welds and steel thickness may cause the platform to fall unexpectedly.
Oshkosh is recalling 172 2020 S-Series vehicles because a pressure switch defect may cause air leaks, increased braking distance, or brake light failure.
Autocar is recalling 78 model year 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO) because they may stall or hesitate, increasing the risk of a crash.