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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.
Ford is recalling 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2014 Escape vehicles because a transmission shifter cable bushing may degrade, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
TRW is recalling brake caliper pistons with insufficient coating for vehicles from Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz to prevent reduced braking performance.
Ford is recalling 2018 F53 stripped chassis vehicles because improperly heat-treated front wheel studs may break, increasing crash risk.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers because the safety chains are rated lower than the trailer's weight, increasing crash risk if detached.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan vehicles because the panoramic sunroof LED module may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Palomino hardside truck campers because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect dry weight, which may result in the vehicle being overloaded.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2014-2018 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Challenger vehicles because a defect may prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Multiquip is recalling 2018 TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers because the center-mounted jack may collapse under excessive load, increasing the risk of injury.
Pierce is recalling 2007-2017 emergency vehicles because an aerial device bracket may detach and fall, potentially striking a person below.
Lamborghini is recalling 2015-2016 Aventador SV vehicles because loose brake disc bolts may cause wheels to detach, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2018 Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles because silicate buildup may allow the key to be removed while the car is not in Park, increasing rollaway risk.
KZRV is recalling 2018-2019 Sportsmen recreational trailers because propane gas may leak at the outside kitchen cooktop, increasing fire risk.
Jayco is recalling 2018 Octane travel trailers with optional generators because a missing exhaust pipe may allow exhaust to enter the trailer, increasing injury risk.
BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
MV Agusta is recalling 2018 Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800, and F3 800 RC motorcycles because damaged fork axle threads may cause wheel clamping screw play and loss of control.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 AMG G65 vehicles because incorrect reverse speed limitation software may cause instability and rollover risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017-2018 C-Class Cabriolets because rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.
Badass Helmet Company is recalling Trooper motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect the wearer in a crash or stay secured to the head.
Subaru is recalling 2018 Forester vehicles because the certification label may display incorrect wheel, tire, and air pressure data, potentially leading to improper tire installation.
Nissan is recalling 2007-2008 Versa sedans and hatchbacks because the passenger air bag inflators may explode. This defect could cause metal fragments to strike occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and 2019 X4 vehicles because insufficient coating on rear brake caliper pistons may reduce braking performance.
Entegra is recalling 2019 Emblem and Vision motorhomes because windshield wiper arms may lift at highway speeds, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Entegra is recalling 2018-2019 motorhomes because incorrect cargo capacity labels may lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2019 White Hawk recreational trailers because screws securing ladder steps may break, posing a fall risk.
Jayco is recalling 2018-2019 Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes because the cargo capacity label overstates limits, increasing crash risk.