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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.
Micro Bird is recalling 52 model-year 2019 MB II propane-powered buses because a melted grounding wire could cause an engine compartment fire.
Maserati is recalling 2019 Levante vehicles because misadjusted LED headlights may impair visibility for other drivers, increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2020 Crossroads Hampton and Sunset trailers because an incorrectly wired breakaway switch may prevent brakes from functioning if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles because center support bolts may loosen, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2019 Ranger SuperCab vehicles because the front passenger seat belt may be improperly assembled, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Jayco is recalling 2019-2020 White Hawk travel trailers because incorrectly wired breakaway switches may prevent trailer brakes from functioning if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
Ford is recalling certain 2012-2017 Focus vehicles because a malfunctioning valve may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because seat cover material may prevent front head restraints from locking properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
BMW is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because a high pressure fuel pump may not be properly attached, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes because the exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing crash risk.
DLT, LLC is recalling CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts for 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles because improper manufacturing may cause the shaft to break, increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2018-2019 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners securing the pedestal to the turntable may fail, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles because over-tightened transmission air tank straps may deform and detach, creating a road hazard.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because rear side windows may be single-pane instead of laminated safety glass.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR models because a fuse may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting and increasing crash risk.
Nova Bus is recalling 2014-2017 LFS and LFS Artic buses because improperly tightened seat hardware may cause cantilever seats to drop, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockport work trucks with optional trailer brake controllers due to improper wiring that may prevent trailer brakes from activating.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 1,554 motorhomes because a software defect may cause slide-out rooms to move unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Toyota is recalling 2017-2019 Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles because an incorrect load capacity label may lead to unintentional overloading.
Honda is recalling specific 2005-2015 Acura and Honda vehicles because driver frontal air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because the passenger frontal airbag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 diesel trucks because fuel lines may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Mazda is recalling 2016 MX-5 vehicles because the skid plate and metal bracket may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because driver frontal air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific 2006-2015 models because the passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.