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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.
Altec is recalling 2014-2018 Digger Derrick vehicles because the Zone Rating System may fail to alert operators to excessive loads, increasing injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrids because the engine may fail to restart, causing unburned fuel to enter the exhaust and increasing crash or fire risks.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles because a liquid propane hose may be damaged, creating a leak and fire risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because brake lights may stay on after the pedal is released, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.4L engines because improper transmission calibration may cause a stall, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Impression fifth wheels because side marker lights are misplaced, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling specific 2017-2019 motorhomes because a damaged rear module may cause marker, brake, or turn signal lights to stop working.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 177,636 motorcycles because a leaking clutch actuator may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018 Ditch Witch trailers with vacuum excavators because the jib boom can become loose and swing outside the trailer while being towed.
BMW is recalling 2019 X5 xDrive40i vehicles because a short circuit in the Body Domain Controller may cause overheating and increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 21,104 Jeep Renegade vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause a loss of fuel pressure and engine stall, increasing crash risk.
Great Dane is recalling 2019 Champion Composite Plate dry freight trailers because they may have insufficient reflective tape, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Altec is recalling 2015-2017 TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices because a faulty DC-DC converter can cause a fire.
Streetcar ORV LLC is recalling aftermarket suspension kits for 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks because improper installation may weaken the steering connection, increasing crash risk.
Grand Design is recalling 2019 Reflection travel trailers because incorrect wiring on the 50-amp mini-breaker may leave the circuit unprotected, increasing fire risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2018 SR400 motorcycles because an engine oil line nut may be loose, causing oil to leak onto the rear tire and increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 C300 and E300 vehicles because a defective battery cover could cause a short circuit and fire in a crash.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2019 Dutchmen, Keystone, and Crossroads fifth wheels and travel trailers because axles may be missing inner bearing races, which can cause bearing failure and affect vehicle handling.
Forest River is recalling certain Starcraft and StarTrans school buses because the seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Keystone is recalling 2019 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante fifth wheels because defective awning switches may allow the awning to unroll while the vehicle is moving.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 AMG GT and AMG GT C Cabrio vehicles because a software error may cause both stages of the frontal air bags to deploy in a low-speed crash.
Great Dane is recalling 2019 Everest CL reefer trailers that may lack brake rollers, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling 2010-2015 CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Transportation Collaborative is recalling 2011-2018 Transtech school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Multistrada is recalling specific Achilles Desert Hawk tires because the lower sidewall may separate, increasing crash risk.