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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.
Allison is recalling certain H 50 and H 40 Drive Units because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express trailers because the break-away safety switch may not engage brakes if the trailer detaches.
Winnebago is recalling 2016-2019 motorhomes because an unfused auxiliary solar charging circuit can increase the risk of fire if solar panels exceed the circuit's amperage capacity.
Winnebago is recalling 2018-2019 Intent vehicles because a cabinet mirror may fall, distracting the driver and increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 9,044 2018 GLE and GLS vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may release gas, reducing braking performance.
Volvo is recalling 2019 VNL and VNR trucks because a narrow fifth wheel bracket may allow the trailer to separate from the tractor, increasing crash risk.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2019 Anthem trucks with Jost fifth wheel couplings because a narrow slider bracket may allow the trailer to separate, increasing crash risk.
Supreme is recalling 2009-2018 Curtainside trucks because intermediate clearance lights may have limited visibility, increasing crash risk.
KZRV is recalling 2017-2019 Durango, Venom, and Sidewinder trailers because the Federal Certification label lists the wrong tire size, which could lead to incorrect tire installation.
KZRV is recalling 2018-2019 Connect trailers because liquid propane lines routed through the wheel well may be damaged by road debris, increasing fire risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2012-2013 Era, View, Via, Itasca Navion, and Reyo motorhomes because high-pressure propane hoses may harden and leak, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017-2018 Passat and 2018 Atlas vehicles because brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose, potentially reducing braking ability.
Polaris is recalling 2017-2019 Slingshot motorcycles because the seatbelt retractor may separate in a crash, preventing the belt from locking and increasing injury risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2018-2019 K2 vehicles because the park brake may fail to hold the vehicle on a grade, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers because a missing oven diverter can cause the countertop to become extremely hot, increasing the risk of burn injuries.
BMW is recalling three 2019 430i and 440i vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may be defective, potentially affecting deployment in a crash.
Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because rear seat back lock strikers may be missing. This defect could allow the seat back to move forward during hard braking or a crash, increasing injury risk.
Hickory Springs is recalling NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems because they may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap.
Akoury is recalling AK88S motorcycle helmets because they may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes because sofa installation may have damaged the rear brake line, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2017-2018 Roadtrek motorhomes because the diesel fuel tank may have been damaged during seat installation, increasing fire risk.
Forest River is recalling specific 2018-2019 recreational trailers because the awning may deploy while moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Cummins is recalling ISX15 and X15 diesel engines because a restricted fuel pump screen can cause the nylon fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks or engine stalling.
KZRV is recalling 2018-2019 Sportsmen 333BHK travel trailers because liquid propane lines routed through the wheel well may be damaged by road debris, increasing fire risk.
TRW is recalling specific outer tie rods sold as replacement parts for 1988-2000 GM vehicles because the locking nut may fail, causing a loss of steering.