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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.
Chrysler is recalling 47,771 2018 Pacifica and Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the right front lower control arm may separate, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 trucks with a 48V auxiliary battery system due to a risk of cabin fire caused by overheating wire terminals.
McLaren is recalling specific 2012-2017 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, Forester, and Crosstrek models because a faulty brake light switch may prevent lights from working or the vehicle from starting.
Triple E is recalling 2019 Serenity S24CB motorhomes because a wiring error may prevent 120V outlets from being properly ground-fault protected, increasing the risk of electrical injury.
Diamond Coach is recalling 2018 Transit MPV/VTUM and PT 2000 buses because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Four Guys is recalling 2017-2018 fire apparatus equipped with specific Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
BMW is recalling 2019 X7 vehicles with the business lounge seat option because seat adapter bolts may not be properly tightened, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Altec Industries is recalling 2003-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because pedestal tube welds may crack, potentially causing uncontrolled movement and injury.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the instrument cluster may incorrectly display 'Neutral' when the truck is in gear, increasing crash risk.
Specialty Manufacturing is recalling Transpec T287X Series glass roof hatches because temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass to shatter, posing an injury risk to passengers.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 259 school buses that may lack Anti-Lock Braking System modules, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the ABS malfunction warning light may fail to reactivate, increasing crash risk.
Triumph is recalling specific 2016-2019 motorcycles because the clutch cable may damage wiring, potentially causing electrical failures or engine stalling.
Toyota is recalling 2018 Lexus LS vehicles because run-flat tires may have cracked reinforcement layers, potentially causing tread separation and affecting vehicle stability.
Midway Specialty Vehicles is recalling one 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 because a wheelchair lift component may fail, causing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Navistar is recalling 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar trucks because a cracked exhaust bracket could cause the tailpipe to detach, creating a road hazard.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018-2019 GLA 250 vehicles because an incorrect rear seat covering may hide the center child seat anchor point, increasing crash injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 CLA 250 and CLA 250 4MATIC vehicles because tail and side marker lights may flicker or fail, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017-2018 C and E Class vehicles because front seatbacks may not lock properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2018-2019 recreational trailers because cargo tray rivets may shear, allowing the tray to detach and potentially injure someone.
New England Wheels is recalling 2008, 2013, and 2014 Ford E-250 vans with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the positioning cam may fail, causing the platform to rise too high.
Foundation Ambulance is recalling 2017-2018 Type I and III ambulances because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Takata is recalling certain driver frontal air bag inflators that may rupture due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Jayco is recalling 2019 Embark motorhomes because missing or improperly installed cotter pins may cause brake actuator rods to detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.