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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.
Whelen Engineering is recalling accessory brake lights for emergency vehicles that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel trailers because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect axle weight capacity, which could lead to axle overload and loss of control.
Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Glaval transit buses because a washer in the seat belt assembly may break, allowing the belt to separate from the vehicle.
Rock Run Industries is recalling LP Bottle Ring Brackets that may break, potentially causing propane cylinders to fall from vehicles.
SynTec is recalling S3B 45-inch Restraint School Bus Seats because the mounting foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Karma Automotive is recalling 2018 Revero vehicles because the driver's side exterior rearview mirror may use convex glass instead of flat glass, failing federal safety standards.
Meritor is recalling specific wheel studs installed in steer axle hubs because improper heat treatment may cause them to fail, potentially leading to wheel detachment.
Jost International is recalling certain Outboard Sliders because a narrow bracket may allow the trailer to separate from the tractor, increasing crash risk.
Braun Corporation is recalling 2012-2018 BraunAbility Dodge and Chrysler wheelchair vans because brake lines may be disconnected, reducing electronic stability control performance.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because an incorrectly installed steering shaft may disconnect the steering wheel from the front wheels.
Van-Con is recalling 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because the instrument cluster may fail to check ABS and ESC warning lights, increasing crash risk.
Ducati is recalling 2018 Panigale and Hypermotard motorcycles because rear brake pad friction material may detach, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Polaris is recalling 2011-2016 GEM electric vehicles because a cracked lower frame tube can cause the upper cab frame to fail, increasing injury risk.
Polaris is recalling 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles because a faulty drive mode switch may cause the vehicle to move in the opposite direction intended.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes because they lack required rear reflex reflectors, which reduces visibility to other drivers.
Yamaha is recalling 3,493 2018 MT-07 and XSR700 motorcycles because drive chain guard bolts may loosen, causing the guard to break and fall onto the road.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with specific Continental tires because visible cords may cause sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control.
Brembo is recalling certain Federal Mogul rear brake pads because the material may detach from the back plate, potentially affecting braking performance.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with specific Continental tires that may lose air suddenly, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because inner wheel bearings may seize, causing wheels to lock up and increasing crash risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 2011-2018 school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Martinrea is recalling brake hose assemblies for Chrysler and Ford vehicles that may lack anti-corrosion plating, posing a risk of brake fluid leaks and reduced braking effectiveness.
Hickory Springs is recalling specific school bus seats because the foam in the knee impact area may not absorb enough energy in a crash, increasing injury risk.
BMW is recalling 2018 M5 vehicles because a fuel level sensor may stick to a fuel line, causing inaccurate fuel gauge readings that could lead to stalling and increased crash risk.