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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.
Braun is recalling 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles with wheelchair ramps because misrouted brake sensors may prevent the anti-lock brake system from working properly.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 CLA 250 vehicles because right-side door locks may not open from the outside, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Navistar is recalling 23,122 vehicles because an electric fuel heater may overheat, melt plastic, and cause a fire or engine stall.
Osage is recalling 2015-2019 Brave, Warrior, and Super Warrior ambulances because brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles because incorrect side air bags may have been installed, potentially failing to deploy in a crash.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Quantum RW28 motorhomes because they may be missing mid-ship marker lights, which can cause other drivers to underestimate the vehicle's length.
Fouts Bros is recalling 2017-2018 F-3000, F-Rescue, and F-Pumper fire apparatus vehicles because brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles because they left the plant without final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts.
Collins Bus is recalling 2015-2019 school buses because a specific barrier may fail to restrain unbelted occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 11 units of 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 VNL and VNX sleeper models because the bunk window may detach and strike others, increasing crash risk.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2020 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks because exhaust systems may block rear reflectors, reducing vehicle visibility.
Kia is recalling 2019 Sedona vehicles with 8-passenger seating because the second-row middle seat belt buckle may be installed on the wrong side, preventing proper use.
Electra Meccanica is recalling 16 units of the 2018 Solo G1 because Federal Certification labels may contain missing or incorrect weight and tire information.
Quality Van Sales is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vans because modified seat cushions may not stay locked in place during a crash.
Keystone RV is recalling 2019 Dutchmen Coleman and Aspen Trail trailers because the cooktop may cause excessive heat buildup and burns when the furnace is on.
Hyundai is recalling 2013 Veloster vehicles with 1.6-liter turbo engines because software may cause premature ignition, risking engine damage, fire, or stalling.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 vehicles because improperly machined steering column stub shafts may break, potentially causing the steering wheel to detach.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Aria and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes because loose steering and tie rod arm bolts may separate, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate driver warnings, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 motorhomes, work trucks, and shuttle buses because backup camera images may display in reverse, increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes because loose steering and tie rod arm bolts may separate, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Transportation Collaborative is recalling 2015 and 2017 Transtech buses because a wheelchair lift cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increase injury risk.
Natural Gas Fuel Systems is recalling specific compressed natural gas fuel systems for heavy and medium-duty vehicles because the cylinders may unexpectedly rupture.
Mertz is recalling 2008-2018 custom trailers because plastic air brake connectors may fail, potentially causing brake loss or unexpected emergency brake activation.