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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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the exterior warning lights and stop sign may fail, increasing injury risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because steering spindle screws may loosen, increasing crash risk.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2020 Crossroads Zinger, Hideout, and Springdale trailers because spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail, allowing the carrier and tire to detach.
Rosenbauer is recalling one 2018 Commander emergency vehicle because the foam pump system can overheat and fail, making firefighting foam unavailable.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because the steering column casing cover may be missing, potentially allowing debris to interfere with steering.
McNeilus is recalling specific ZF CML12 Ring Gear Carriers because cavities in the toothing may cause premature drum transmission failure, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2019 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive because a battery weld may detach, causing sudden failure, stalling, or fire.
HME is recalling 2016-2020 AF1, 1871, and SFO emergency vehicles because a missing O-ring seal may allow moisture into the fuse box, potentially causing overheating or malfunction.
Terex is recalling 2014-2019 TM bucket/boom trucks because an upside-down limit switch may fail to stop platform tilting, increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles because the fuel rail may crack and leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Kia is recalling 2013-2014 Optima vehicles because a low-pressure fuel hose may crack and leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 2021 Ford E-350 may have inadequate rear axle differential fluid, risking driveshaft separation and loss of drive. Ford will inspect and adjust or replace the rear axle assembly at no cost.
Ford is recalling 2015-2016 F-150 trucks with 3.5L GTDI engines because a misplaced block heater could damage a cable, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling 2018-2020 F-150 trucks because daytime running lamps may fail to dim, reducing visibility for other drivers and increasing crash risk.
CHTC Bus Group is recalling 2016-2018 HT-35 and HT-45 buses because their wheelchair platform lifts failed to complete the required compliance certification process.
Meritor is recalling specific steer axles due to insufficient lubrication that may damage wheel end bearings. This defect could cause the wheel to separate, leading to a loss of vehicle control.
SMC Trailers is recalling 2019-2020 Laramie trailers because the Federal Placard lists the incorrect tire PSI, which may lead to overinflation and tire failure.
Interamerican Auto Parts is recalling specific KelvinHID HID bulbs because their light output may be incorrect and blind oncoming traffic, failing federal safety standards.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles because side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
BMW is recalling 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles because the third brake light may detach, creating a road hazard and reducing visibility for following traffic.
BMW is recalling 2020 X6 vehicles because the rear spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Jayco is recalling 2013-2015 Fifth Wheel Seismic and 2015 Pinnacle trailers because they were built with 6,000lb axles instead of the intended 7,000lb axles.
Bentley is recalling 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles because side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2020 Kenworth T370 trucks because a missing relay valve may increase brake activation time, lengthening stopping distance and increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2020 G 550 and AMG G63 vehicles because a faulty electrical resistor may deactivate Electronic Stability Program and Anti-lock Brake System.