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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.
Riverside is recalling one 2018 Dream trailer because the awning may deploy while moving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the awning controller free of charge.
Hyundai is recalling 2019 Santa Fe vehicles because side curtain air bag mounting bolts may damage the air bags during deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2019 C-HR vehicles because rear axle hub bearing bolts may be insufficiently tightened. This defect could damage brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2016-2017 M3 and M4 vehicles because the driveshaft connection may fail, causing a loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2018-2019 Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes because an unfused solar charging port circuit may increase the risk of fire.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 172 motorhomes because the generator may overcharge auxiliary batteries, potentially causing acid spills if non-sealed batteries are used.
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 Tundra vehicles because the load carrying capacity label incorrectly overstates weight by 10 pounds, failing federal safety standards.
Alpha Technology is recalling mechanical key ignition switches that may shift out of the RUN position, causing the engine to turn off and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G vehicles because an improperly tightened engine ground stud may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire.
TAP Worldwide is recalling 135 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits sold without required weight rating labels, which could lead to overloading and loss of control.
Ford is recalling 2017-2018 GT vehicles because a rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Altec is recalling 2014-2018 AC40-152S cranes because the electronic load protection screen may display incorrect values, risking unit instability or loss of load control.
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 aerial devices and digger derricks because a step on the fiberglass platform can break off, increasing injury risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2,854 specific 2013 motorhome models because incorrectly installed windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles because the steering wheel may detach, risking loss of control.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.
Hyundai is recalling 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a faulty relay may overheat the rear seat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.
Great Dane is recalling 2019 Everest CL Multi-Temp trailers because loose brake adjuster anchor pins may cause brake failure or fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses because the rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet federal safety standards.
Truck-Lite is recalling right-hand headlights for 2016-2019 International LT trucks due to incorrect markings that may lead to improper aiming and reduced visibility.
Collins is recalling 2011-2018 school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2018-2019 Avalon, Sequoia, Tundra, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the air bag software may prevent deployment in a crash.
Suzuki is recalling 2017-2018 DL650, GSX-R1000, and GSX-S750 motorcycles because a twisted fuel pump O-ring may cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 2010-2014 Prius and 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles because excessive voltage may cause the hybrid system to shut down, increasing crash risk.