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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, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 618 school buses because loose torque converter fasteners could cause the vehicle to become disabled in traffic, increasing injury risk during evacuation.
Lucon is recalling 2018-2019 Custom Heavy Haul dual axle trailers because axle bearings may lack proper grease, increasing crash risk.
FCA US is recalling 2011-2018 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers because the driver's seat belt buckle strap may fracture, rendering the seat belt inoperable.
Honda is recalling 2019 CR-V vehicles because the owner's guide incorrectly describes the Passenger Airbag Off indicator, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 X3 and X4 vehicles because improperly heat-treated front axle swivel bearings may break, causing loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2019 models because internal evaluation modifications may cause non-compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially increasing crash risk.
Ferrara is recalling 2015-2019 Inferno fire trucks because front shocks may separate and damage steering components, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2017-2019 E-Class wagons because the rear spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Spartan is recalling 2004-2020 Metrostar and Gladiator vehicles because unprotected air brake control lines may cause unexpected brake application and increase crash risk.
Pleasure Way is recalling 2018-2020 Plateau, Ascent, and Lexor motorhomes because the awning drive mechanism may fail, causing the awning to extend unexpectedly.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Cherokee trailers because missing protective paneling exposes distribution panel wiring, increasing the risk of electrical shock or fire.
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 4Runners because steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened during installation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Ducati is recalling 651 motorcycles because engine oil may leak into the airbox and drip onto the rear tire, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Sabre trailers because a rotating pin box may contact wiring, causing electrical shorts, fire, or brake failure.
Cruiser RV is recalling 2020 South Fork recreational trailers because missing wood backers may allow the upper bunk bed to fall, posing an injury risk.
Heartland is recalling 2020 Milestone recreational trailers because missing wood backers may allow the upper bunk bed to fall, posing an injury risk.
General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles because improperly sealed fuel tank seams may leak fuel, increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling replacement flip-key ignition transmitters for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaros because the keys may accidentally turn off the engine, causing loss of power steering and braking.
4-Star Trailers is recalling 2019 horse trailers because axle bearings may lack proper grease, increasing the risk of wheel lockup and crashes.
Diesel Modification Center is recalling 2018-2019 Isuzu NPR, NQR, and NRR vehicles modified with dual steering because a keystock may dislodge, causing loss of steering.
Subaru is recalling 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles because a missing or loose brake pedal bolt may reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018-2019 Sprinter vans because an improperly tightened hood screw may allow the hood to open while driving, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because head restraint spring pins may be missing or improperly mounted, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Altec Industries is recalling 2019 LR7-Series aerial devices because the trailer brake controller may be improperly grounded, increasing crash risk.