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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.
Livin' Lite is recalling 2017-2019 CampLite travel trailers because the drawbar may crack, causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because exposed tire sidewall steel cords may cause rapid air loss, increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2018-2019 International HV and MV trucks because trailer brake lights may not illuminate when the truck brakes are used, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling specific 2012-2018 buses because a wheelchair lift component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Dexter Axle is recalling specific Torsion Trailer Axles because incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges may cause premature brake failure, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and Coupe vehicles because transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose, creating a fire risk if it contacts hot engine parts.
Heil Environmental is recalling 2014-2016 garbage trucks because hydraulic oil tank brackets may crack, causing oil leaks that increase crash risk.
Trail King is recalling 2016-2018 ACS and AACS trailers because aluminum cross members may crack, potentially causing the suspension to loosen and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Stelvio vehicles because engine misfires may overheat the catalytic converter, potentially causing a fire or engine stall.
Mazda is recalling 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles sold or registered in specific states because front cross member corrosion may weaken steering components, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2017-2018 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because incorrect software may prevent safety systems like automatic emergency braking from functioning.
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vehicles because an engine cooling hose may leak coolant, causing overheating and stalling.
Cruiser RV is recalling 2019 travel trailers because missing inner bearing races may cause hub failure and increase crash risk.
Bentley is recalling 2018 Mulsanne and Bentayga vehicles because the rearview camera display may be obstructed or delayed, increasing crash risk when reversing.
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2017-2019 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because faulty software may cause the Forward Collision Mitigation system to brake for too long, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.
Grand Design is recalling 2019 Reflection travel trailers because the outside 110V outlet was not correctly wired to a ground-fault protected circuit, posing an electrical shock risk.
Honda is recalling 2018 CRF250L motorcycles because an improperly installed wiring harness may damage safety components like lights and the horn, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 East to West travel trailers because incorrect axle shackles may allow tires to contact the wheel well, risking tire failure and loss of control.
Forest River is recalling 2019 travel trailers because missing inner bearing races may cause hub overheating or separation, increasing crash risk.
Subaru is recalling 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles with manual transmissions because the electronic parking brake may fail to engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
KME is recalling 111 fire trucks because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Forest River is recalling 2019 East to West travel trailers that may lack a carbon monoxide detector, posing a risk of injury from high CO levels.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Berkshire motorhomes because improperly adjusted door latch rods may allow the entry door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Honda is recalling 2018 Accord and 2019 Insight vehicles because the backup camera display may not function properly, increasing crash risk.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2018 Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport vehicles because the Automatic Emergency Braking system may disable without warning, increasing crash risk.