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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.
Kia is recalling 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles because moisture in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2020-2021 models because instrument cluster software may deactivate interior switch illumination, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 4WD trucks because a transfer case gear may be installed incorrectly, potentially causing a sudden loss of power or loss of the Park function.
Vermeer is recalling certain 2016-2020 brush chipper trailers because incorrect lug nuts may loosen, potentially causing the wheel to detach or loss of control.
Jaguar is recalling one 2020 I-Pace because the front passenger seat frame may be missing fasteners, which could reduce its strength in a crash.
Heartland is recalling 487 fifth wheel trailers because a smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom, potentially delaying fire warnings.
Jaguar is recalling 2010 XF vehicles with 4.2L engines because a cracked fuel tank outlet flange may leak fuel, increasing fire risk.
BMW is recalling 2019 C 400 X scooters because water in the throttle cable can freeze, causing the throttle to stick and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles because an exhaust gas leak could increase the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 trailers because spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail, allowing the tire to detach and create a road hazard.
Volkswagen is recalling 2016-2019 Audi TT vehicles because a fuel tank heat shield bracket may damage the tank in a crash, causing a fuel leak and fire risk.
Porsche is recalling 2015-2018 Macan vehicles because the fuel pump service cover may crack and cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because loose EGR pipe screws may allow hot exhaust gases to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Tornel is recalling specific A/T-09 tires due to improper manufacturing that may cause sidewall separation, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses because a wire harness connector may unplug, causing sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
Yamaha is recalling 1,480 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles because a loose brake hose holder may cause a fluid leak, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2013-2018 Flex, Taurus, and MKT vehicles because rear suspension toe links may fracture, increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 1,561 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles because the front brake hose may chafe against the horn wire, potentially causing a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Cedar Creek trailers because the stove may be too close to the window valance, posing a fire hazard.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Crusader CSF395BHL recreational trailers because the rear ladder may block the emergency exit window, increasing injury risk.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus is recalling Pelican Flashlights models 9410 and 9415 supplied with emergency vehicles because the battery pack may explode while charging.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 239 vehicles from 2020 because a damaged electrical circuit in the eCall module may relay inaccurate location data, potentially delaying emergency responders.
Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles because a pinched wire harness in the third row seat area could cause an electrical short and fire.
Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 2020 model years are recalled because porosity in engine castings may cause coolant leaks, potentially leading to engine overheating, stalling, and fire risk.
Honda is recalling 2020 Pilot and Passport vehicles because the certification label ink may wipe away, removing weight rating information and increasing crash risk.