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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.
Jayco is recalling 2019 Alante and Precept motorhomes because windshield wiper arms may lift at highway speeds, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite recreational trailers because the Federal Certification Label lists the wrong rim size, which could lead to unsafe rim replacements.
Forest River and Coachmen are recalling specific RV models because liquid leaks into the driver's power window switch, causing corrosion and increasing the risk of a fire.
Lippert Components is recalling Solera Smart Arm Awnings because water intrusion may cause them to deploy while driving, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCL chassis with V-Ride suspension because mounting bolts may loosen, affecting vehicle stability.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2019 Gladiator vehicles because a brittle battery cable sleeve can cause chafing and arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Suzuki is recalling 2018 DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles because resin may prevent the rear brake light from illuminating, increasing crash risk.
Turn5, Inc. is recalling specific Mammoth-brand wheels that may develop cracks, potentially leading to wheel failure and loss of vehicle control.
BMW is recalling 2018 X5 and X6 vehicles because a front lower-left control arm pivot bolt may not be properly hardened, potentially causing the arm to break and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles because excess adhesive on child seat anchorage bars may interfere with proper installation, increasing injury risk.
Newmar is recalling 2018 motorhomes because slide-out rooms may move unexpectedly when the ignition is off, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec is recalling 153 2017 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners may corrode and fail, potentially causing the pedestal to separate from the vehicle.
Federal-Mogul is recalling specific tie rod ends where the crimped portion may loosen, allowing the assembly to separate and cause a loss of steering.
Altec is recalling 290 2016-2017 Aerial Devices and Service Bodies because a battery bracket may cause an electrical short, increasing fire risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2019 Salem and Wildwood trailers because the outside shower cover may block the water heater exhaust, increasing injury risk.
KME is recalling 13 Predator emergency vehicles because tip-mounted lifting devices do not meet safety load ratings, posing an injury risk.
Toyota is recalling specific Lexus models because fuel pulsation dampers may crack and leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain Tip Mounted Lifting Devices because they do not meet specified load ratings, posing a risk of injury.
TRW is recalling aftermarket replacement Ball Joints with incorrect attachment nut sizes that may cause loss of steering control.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Wildwood and Salem trailers because a wiring defect may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer detaches.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles because a fuel supply line may leak, increasing fire risk.
Keystone is recalling 2019 Summerland recreational trailers because the Federal Identification Label lists an incorrect tire rim size, which could lead to improper rim replacement.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because internal corrosion in the fire water pump solenoid may cause loss of water pressure, increasing injury risk.
Mazda is recalling 2018 CX-5 vehicles because side curtain air bags may not unfold properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific Audi models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.