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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.
Mazda is recalling 262,220 vehicles due to a software error that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2017-2019 Titan vehicles because a damaged alternator harness may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of engine stall or fire.
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 Prius C vehicles because a failing DC-DC converter may cause a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru is recalling 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles because improperly applied spot welds may reduce body strength, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wreckers because the remote control system may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018-2019 Ditch Witch trailers because hitch lock nuts may fail to clamp the load, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because a steering sensor defect may cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2010-2011 RX-8 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Oshkosh is recalling 2019 McNeilus Meridian, Atlantic, and Contender front loader trucks because battery cables may rub against the fuse box bracket, increasing the risk of fire.
Oshkosh is recalling 2018 McNeilus Bridgemaster V Concrete Mixers because an incorrect filler neck part may cause the tank to overpressurize and rupture.
Altec is recalling 2003-2019 aerial devices due to potential air brake pressure loss. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and repair.
Spartan Motors is recalling 4,534 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because a brake pedal clip may detach, causing brake light failure or pedal detachment.
Oshkosh is recalling 2018-2019 S-Series Mixer vehicles because hydraulic hoses may be installed incorrectly, causing loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes because slide-out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2020 Shasta and Coachmen recreational trailers because exterior kitchen outlets may lack GFCI protection, posing an electrical shock risk.
Navistar is recalling 2011 IC Bus RE, CE, and BE school buses because plastic parts on non-retractable seat belt buckles may crack, making them difficult to fasten.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Work and Play fifthwheel trailers because generator cables may not be isolated, creating a risk of electrical short and fire.
Specialty Manufacturing is recalling Prolo 24-inch roof hatches because the external handle may break, preventing emergency exit from the vehicle.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018-2019 Ditch Witch trailers because improperly crimped brake wire terminals may cause the brakes to fail, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2011 IC CE transit buses because plastic parts on the seat belt buckles may crack, preventing proper restraint in a crash.
TRW is recalling air bag electronic control units that may malfunction, potentially disabling or unexpectedly deploying air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 Vision and All American electric school buses because a software defect may cause the vehicle to lose drive and power steering.
BMW is recalling specific 2008-2012 models because a battery cable connection may degrade, causing power loss and stalling.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles because a defective instrument panel carrier may damage the passenger air bag during a crash.
Gillig LLC is recalling Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches sold as aftermarket parts because temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass to shatter, potentially injuring passengers.