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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.
Proterra is recalling 2019 Catalyst buses because a software update may have disabled brake interlock warnings, increasing the risk of fire or crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles because hairline cracks in the transmission can cause oil leaks and sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 145 school buses due to loose fan hub bolts that could damage components or detach, risking injury during an uncontrolled stop.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2020 GLE 450 4MATIC because third-row headrests may not hold in place, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 AMG E53, E63, and E63S models because incorrect driver air bags and software may be installed, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Honda is recalling 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles because improperly manufactured rear subframe bolts may loosen, allowing the subframe to separate and increasing crash risk.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 3,241 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because the generator exhaust pipe placement may allow carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a chafing fuel line may cause a leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2015 Golf, Passat, and Audi A3 diesel vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode.
Bentley is recalling 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles because a power steering cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the hose to detach and leak fluid.
REV is recalling 2020 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because an improperly secured wire harness may cause a fire.
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks because water intrusion may cause the tailgate to open unexpectedly, creating a road hazard.
Piaggio is recalling 399 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles because footrest mounting clips may break, causing the footrest to fall off and create a road hazard.
Zamzow is recalling one Aero Easy Cover tarping pawl assembly because a missing weld may cause the part to separate, increasing injury risk.
IMT Standen is recalling certain leaf spring assemblies for trailers because they may crack and break, posing a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles because a faulty transmission sensor may cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
Subaru is recalling 51,613 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles because a PCV valve can separate, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.
REV Ambulance Group is recalling 2018-2019 Wheeled Coach Type 1 ambulances because oxygen tank brackets may loosen, posing an injury risk in crashes.
Piaggio is recalling 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles because a final drive seal may leak oil onto the rear tire, increasing crash risk.
BMW and Toyota are recalling 2020 models because headlight control units may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2017 S60 and V60 models because a door latch component may break, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.
BMW is recalling 1999-2001 3-Series vehicles because a replacement driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture, potentially causing it to rupture or underinflate during a crash.
BMW is recalling 1999-2000 323i, 328i, 323Ci, and 328Ci vehicles because driver air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate in a crash, increasing injury risk.
BMW is recalling 1999 323i and 328i vehicles because driver air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Takata is recalling specific non-azide driver air bag inflators used in 1995-2000 vehicles. The inflators may absorb moisture, risking rupture or underinflation during a crash.