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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.
Prevost is recalling 110 specific 2020 coaches because a missing component prevents drivers from adjusting dash brightness, potentially reducing visibility at night.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield models because the gear position switch may oxidize, causing the display to incorrectly show neutral when the bike is in gear.
Mazda is recalling 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with specific Sumitomo Falken tires because an incorrect rubber compound may cause the tread to separate, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because rear suspension fasteners may not be properly tightened, which could cause a sudden change in vehicle handling.
Cummins is recalling certain remanufactured CM871 Engine Control Modules (ECMs) because cracked solder joints may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Cottrell is recalling 2019 1-Car trailers because they may be missing rear marker lights, which reduces visibility and increases crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2020 East to West Silver Lake and Delta Terra trailers because overhead bunk fasteners may not be properly secured, posing a risk of injury if the bunk falls.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 378 motorhomes because the seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not illuminate for five seconds after starting, increasing crash injury risk.
Custom Fire Apparatus is recalling 57 fire trucks from 2002-2019 because the service brake air system may lose pressure if a control line is cut, increasing crash risk.
Keystone RV is recalling 2019-2020 Crossroads Sunset 242BH trailers because the range cooktop may not be sealed from the furnace, creating a fire hazard.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 SL 450, SL 550, and AMG SL63 vehicles because a rear axle bolt may fail, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles because an improperly installed steering shaft could disconnect from the front axle, causing loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 2019 Edge vehicles because the driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may be improperly crimped, risking webbing detachment in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 Transit vehicles because the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail, potentially causing loss of power or vehicle movement.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses because a software error may cause unexpected vehicle movement.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Surveyor trailers because an incorrect fuse may allow wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2020 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because a software defect may cause unintended braking and vehicle pulling.
FCA US is recalling 2019 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles because an incompatible front wheel and brake package may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
FCA US LLC is recalling 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because seat striker welds may fail in crashes, increasing injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines because a cracked EGR cooler may allow coolant vapor to combust, increasing fire risk.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2,287 2020 VNL and VNR trucks because steering gear fasteners may be loose, risking loss of vehicle control.
General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles because improperly welded front seat frames may not provide adequate crash protection, increasing injury risk.
Southern Pride is recalling 2019 Lakeline Rail trailers because safety chains may be too short to attach to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of detachment and a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2020 EVO, Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers because rubber propane gas lines may melt and cause a fire.
BMW is recalling 2020 330i and M340i vehicles because an improperly installed trunk release cable may prevent the trunk from opening from the inside.