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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 Coachmen and Prime Time recreational trailers because inner hub bearings may overheat and fail, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2019 All American and Vision school buses because the parking brake cable may disengage, allowing the bus to move unintentionally.
Blue Bird is recalling 2019 All American and Vision transit buses because the parking brake cable may disengage, allowing the bus to move unintentionally.
Gillig LLC is recalling specific fire extinguishers sold as aftermarket parts because the actuator may fail to discharge the suppression agent, increasing injury risk during a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because improperly applied roof adhesive may reduce roof header strength during a rollover crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because improperly applied roof adhesive may increase injury risk in rollover crashes.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockport vehicles because the Federal Placard may display an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, potentially allowing the vehicle to be overloaded.
PACCAR is recalling 2018 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because seat belt buckles may be glued instead of sewn, risking separation in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling two 2018 vehicles because the steering coupling may not be locked, which could reduce steering ability and increase crash risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 2015-2018 CT-Series buses because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Rosenbauer America is recalling 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus vehicles because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 Aerial Devices, Service Bodies, and Digger Derricks because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2019 Raptor recreational trailers because an incorrectly routed propane line allows the grill to be stored while lit, increasing fire risk.
Kawasaki is recalling 1,173 2018 Z900 and Z900RS motorcycles because the rear brake hose or sensor wire may contact the tire, risking brake failure or ABS malfunction.
General Motors is recalling 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles because the passenger-side air bag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Golf R vehicles because a fuel hose connector may detach, causing a leak that increases fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Audi A6 and 2015 A7 vehicles because an incorrectly inserted auxiliary heater connector may overheat and cause a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Audi A3 and TT models because a fuel hose connector may detach, causing a leak that increases fire risk.
Cummins is recalling ISV5.0 diesel engines because a slipping air compressor belt can reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk.
Elgin is recalling 2015-2018 street sweepers because a T-fitting on the air brake system may fail, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2018-2019 Essex, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZFR3 motorcycles because a shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, causing difficulty shifting gears and increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2018 YZFR3 motorcycles because a cracked upper radiator hose may leak coolant onto the rear tire, increasing crash risk.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2019 Vintage Cruiser recreational trailers because inner hub bearings may lack sufficient grease, risking overheating and hub failure.
McNeilus is recalling 2016-2018 trucks and Oshkosh S-Series vehicles because a CNG fuel tank valve stem may eject, posing injury and fire risks.