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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.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers because the Federal Placards list incorrect tire size information, which may lead to the installation of insufficient tires.
Isuzu is recalling 2019 NPR and Chevrolet 4500/5500 trucks because the odometer may display kilometers instead of miles, potentially delaying critical maintenance.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers because bunk bed door latches may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
General Motors is recalling 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks because a fuel sensor defect may cause the front tank to overfill, potentially leading to a fuel leak and fire.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
KTM is recalling 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles because fuel may leak from the tank cover, increasing fire risk.
General Motors is recalling specific 2016-2018 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles because the electric power steering system may fail, increasing crash risk.
Aisin World Corp. of America is recalling Transmission Control Modules for 2016-2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 and 2017-2019 Fiat 124 vehicles. Incorrect programming may cause unexpected downshifting and abrupt deceleration.
Subaru is recalling 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles because a steering connector may short circuit, causing a loss of power steering assistance.
Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles because the engine oil pan may leak, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 trucks with adjustable pedals because the brake pedal may separate from the assembly, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles with automatic transmissions due to a software defect that may cause unexpected downshifting and sudden deceleration.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling Scout and Scout Bobber models because an accessory brake lever may apply the front brake unintentionally, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2016-2019 MX-5 vehicles with automatic transmissions because incorrect software may cause unexpected downshifting and abrupt deceleration.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because improper wiring may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
Ford is recalling 2019 Ranger vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions because the shift lever can move from Park without the key or brake pedal, risking unexpected movement.
Daimler Vans is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles because the steering shaft may disconnect, causing a sudden loss of steering control.
Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling 2017-2019 Type I and Type III ambulances because Whelen accessory brake lights may falsely illuminate, potentially confusing other drivers.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst buses because a height control system may overload front tires, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1 vehicles because contaminated hardware may cause taillights to crack and detach, creating a road hazard.
Proterra is recalling 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses because missing air brake components may allow moisture buildup, potentially leading to brake failure.
Honda is recalling 2015-2019 Acura and Honda vehicles because fuel pump particulates may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
Dynamic Tire Corp. is recalling specific Sailun tires because their sidewall markings lack the date of manufacture, failing federal safety standards.
Gillig is recalling 2016-2018 Low Floor buses because a steering draglink ball stud may not be properly tightened, increasing crash risk.
Keystone RV is recalling 2019 Montana trailers because a kitchen slide adjustment bolt may contact the tire, potentially causing tire failure and increasing crash risk.