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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.
FCA US is recalling 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles because rear driveshafts may lack grease, risking overheating, seizure, or fracture that could cause a crash.
Ford is recalling 116,160 vehicles because road salt may corrode steering bolts, causing loss of power steering assist and increasing crash risk.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2019 Chieftain models because tail lights may be too bright, potentially confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk.
FCA US is recalling 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because incorrect assembly fluid in brake calipers may cause seals to swell, leading to dragging brakes and increased crash risk.
Ford is recalling 639,137 vehicles because a missing part in the seat back recliner mechanism may reduce strength and fail to restrain occupants in a crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles because rear side trim panels may lack crash pads, increasing injury risk in side impacts.
Ford is recalling 2019 Fiesta vehicles because incorrect assembly fluid in brake calipers may cause seals to swell, leading to brake drag and overheating.
Jayco is recalling 2019 Embark motorhomes because insufficiently tightened steering shaft bolts may allow the steering column to come loose, increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2019-2020 Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers because incorrect pin box bolts may allow the box to rotate in two places, increasing crash risk.
Entegra is recalling 2019-2020 motorhomes because steering shaft bolts may be loose, risking loss of steering control and crashes.
BMW is recalling 2020 X5 and X7 vehicles because steering rack pinion teeth may break, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling one 2019 Pierce Tanker vehicle because insufficient front axle lubrication may damage wheel end bearings, potentially causing wheel separation and loss of control.
ZF North America is recalling aftermarket steering center rods for 1996-2004 BMW 5 Series vehicles due to a risk of detachment causing loss of steering control.
Toyota and GM are recalling specific Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not inflate properly in high temperatures.
Chrysler is recalling Mopar Rear Step Kits for 2019 Ram 1500 trucks because they may contact the fuel tank in a rear crash, causing a leak and fire risk.
Braxton Creek is recalling 2020 Bushwhacker trailers because they may lack liquid propane and carbon monoxide detectors, posing a risk of injury or death.
Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because power steering mounting bolts may loosen, potentially causing the pump to disconnect and increasing crash risk.
Stanley Assembly Technologies is recalling certain MAC Tools tire pressure gauges because they may display lower than actual pressure when battery voltage is low, potentially causing tires to burst.
Lance Camper is recalling 2018-2019 855S trailers because a wire may contact the refrigerator burner box, increasing fire risk.
Cooper Tire is recalling specific Roadmaster RM852 EM tires because a thin innerliner gauge may cause sidewall failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
LGS Industries is recalling 2017-2020 Look, Pace, and Cargo Express cargo trailers because the axle hanger bracket may fail, potentially causing the axle to shift and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 679,027 vehicles because silicate buildup may allow the key to be removed when the transmission is not in Park, increasing the risk of a rollaway.
ZF North America is recalling brake calipers that may contain incorrect assembly fluid, causing seals to swell and brakes to drag.
PACCAR is recalling 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 trucks because a steering shaft weld may crack, causing loss of steering control.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour school buses because they may be missing backup cameras, increasing crash risk.