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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.
BMW is recalling 2019-2020 330i and 2019 Z4 vehicles because improperly installed counterbalance shaft bearings may loosen, causing severe engine damage and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with specific dealer-installed wheels because the tire pressure sensors use the wrong frequency, preventing low-pressure warnings.
PACCAR is recalling 2020 Peterbilt 579 sleeper trucks because conspicuity tape may be installed in the wrong location, reducing visibility to other drivers.
E-One is recalling specific emergency vehicles because a missing diode in the starter solenoid circuit can damage the lock-out relay, potentially preventing the vehicle from starting.
Arcimoto is recalling 2019 FUV motorcycles because insufficient thread engagement in the tie rods could cause separation, leading to loss of steering and increased crash risk.
ASA Electronics is recalling specific relay/capacitor modules used in Voyager rear camera displays. The modules may fail, causing loss of power to the display and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Shasta Oasis SST30QB and SST31OK trailers because an incorrect axle hanger length may cause the axle to contact the chassis, increasing crash risk.
Dorman is recalling specific accelerator pedal assemblies for Acura and Honda vehicles because the rotating portion may bind, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks because the adhesive bond on side doors may fail, allowing doors to separate from the vehicle.
Ziamatic is recalling QR-D-S- and QR-TDS bracket assemblies used to secure oxygen tanks in ambulances because they may loosen in a crash, potentially allowing the tank to strike occupants.
Ford is recalling 2019 Ranger vehicles because the HVAC blower motor may electrically short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not illuminate for five seconds after ignition.
Tesla is recalling 2019 Model 3 vehicles because the driver-side sun visor may lack required air bag warning information, increasing injury risk.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2018-2020 9700 models because passenger seat belt attachments may not anchor properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Hyundai is recalling 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles because right-side rear wheel lug nuts may be insufficiently tightened, posing a crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the seatbelt-unfastened warning light may not illuminate for five seconds after ignition.
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Elantra vehicles because lower control arm ball joint fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, posing a crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because an incorrectly installed door component may make doors harder to open after a severe frontal crash.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because the backup battery compartment may lack a cover, creating a fire hazard if conductive material contacts the terminals.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2014-2020 motorhome models because incorrect carrying capacity labels may allow vehicles to be overloaded, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the ABS warning light may fail to illuminate during low-voltage starts, potentially leaving drivers unaware of a malfunction.
Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2021 school buses because insufficient roof rivets may allow roof sheets to separate in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Outdoors RV is recalling 2019-2020 Trail Series MTN TRX 22TRX toyhauler travel trailers because incorrectly mounted axles may cause unsafe towing conditions.
Altec is recalling 2016-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because incorrectly plumbed outrigger valves may cause the unit to retract unexpectedly, risking collapse and injury.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2020 Thomas Built school buses because specific seats may lack sufficient impact absorption, increasing injury risk in crashes.