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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 Industries is recalling 2018 cranes, digger derricks, and aerial devices because overtightened fasteners may break, potentially causing the platform to separate from the vehicle.
New Flyer is recalling 386 XDE40, XDE60, and XDE35 transit buses because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X6 and X6 M vehicles because wheel bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could loosen and break, increasing crash risk.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2019 Open Range and Mesa Ridge travel trailers because missing inner bearing races may cause hub failure and increase crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2019 White Hawk, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX travel trailers because missing inner bearing races may cause hub overheating and axle separation.
Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because a blocked refrigerator roof vent may increase fire risk or allow carbon monoxide entry.
Ford is recalling 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because shorter-than-intended door striker bolts may cause doors to open in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 C300, C300 4MATIC, C63 AMG, and C63S AMG vehicles because incorrect rear window bonding may cause the glass to detach, creating a road hazard.
Continental Tire is recalling specific Conti Hybrid HS3 tires because visible cords through the innerliner can cause sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 AMG S63 and S65 vehicles because the Active Lane Keeping Assist software may fail to intervene during unintended lane departures above 65 mph.
Sunright is recalling Rodia RHD200 and RHD200V motorcycle helmets because the chin strap may stretch in a crash, allowing the helmet to separate from the rider's head.
Halcore is recalling 2017-2018 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
Coach and Equipment is recalling certain transit buses because a wheelchair lift component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 GLC models because the front turn signals may be pink or violet instead of the required color, potentially reducing visibility to other drivers.
Ferrara is recalling 2017-2019 emergency vehicles because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
E-One is recalling 2017-2019 Typhoon, Cyclone II, and Quest II emergency vehicles because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 AMG E63S vehicles because the front passenger seat may adjust beyond its intended limit, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 120V convenience charge cords for 2012-2015 C-Max, Fusion, and Focus Electric vehicles because they lack thermistors, creating a fire risk.
Turtle Top is recalling 2013-2018 Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit buses because a wheelchair lift cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high.
Trailstar is recalling 2019 Dump trailers because improperly installed wheel end nuts may cause the wheel to separate from the axle, increasing crash risk.
REV Ambulance Group is recalling 2017-2018 ambulances equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles because damaged front seat heaters may overheat and cause a fire when the car is remotely started.
Navistar is recalling 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses because a parking brake component may be improperly crimped, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.
Navistar is recalling 2,089 2019 International and IC Bus vehicles because a brake chamber defect may cause air leaks, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Honda is recalling 793 2017 Acura NSX vehicles because road vibrations may loosen screws, causing the center brake light to fail and increasing crash risk.