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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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because water entering the foot wells may damage electrical components, causing the instrument cluster to go blank or the engine to stall.
Piaggio is recalling 3,287 Aprilia motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles because the child safety lock symbol may indicate the incorrect status, posing a risk to unrestrained children.
Hino is recalling 2020-2021 trucks because a short ground cable may break, preventing the engine from restarting and increasing crash risk.
Gillig is recalling 2018-2020 Low Floor CNG buses because the pressure relief device may fail to vent heat, risking system rupture and injury.
BMW is recalling 2017-2018 530i, 530e, and 540i vehicles because humidity exposure may impair head air bag deployment, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 VNL and VNR trucks because steering gear fasteners may not have been properly tightened. Loose fasteners could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
Terex is recalling 2019-2020 TL80 and TL80/112 aerial devices because incorrect slope indicators may allow unsafe operation, risking tip-overs.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2015-2020 buses because seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering them unusable.
Triumph is recalling 3,709 motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2020 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers because an improperly tightened propane hose may leak, increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Forest River is recalling 2020 StarTrans PS2 transit buses because seat belt retractors may not secure occupants properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches because brake hoses may crack, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.
Blue Bird is recalling 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses because the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle on an incline.
Blue Bird is recalling 2009-2019 Vision transit buses because the floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle on an incline when fully loaded.
Denso is recalling certain fuel pumps where an impeller may crack and deform. This defect can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling specific replacement headlamps for 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because they may have improper beam patterns and missing markings, potentially reducing visibility.
Ducati is recalling 97 2017 Superleggera motorcycles because front brake pads may corrode and detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
McLaren is recalling 2,763 vehicles because a foam pad may corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a leak and fire risk.
Navistar is recalling 2019 International WorkStar and HV vehicles because insufficient axle lubrication may damage wheel bearings, potentially causing wheel separation and loss of vehicle control.
Lode-King is recalling 2015-2021 Prestige SDG53-2 step-deck semi-trailers because cargo winch mounts may fail, allowing cargo to fall off and create road hazards.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles because a pinched wiring harness may prevent rear side air bags from deploying correctly.
Altec is recalling 92 ST Spray Trucks from 2017-2020 because an improperly mounted battery fuse holder may cause an electrical short circuit and fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 AMG GT vehicles because a missing wiring ground line may cause the emergency call system to relay inaccurate location data or prevent verbal communication with the call center.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 E 450 Coupe vehicles because the front left seatbelt may contact sharp metal components, potentially damaging the webbing and reducing crash protection.