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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.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because improperly tightened transmission support bolts may damage the driveshaft, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Coachmen Clipper and Viking trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire pressure, which could lead to underinflation and tire failure.
Van-Con is recalling one 2016 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school bus because roof panel seams were not correctly bonded, posing an increased injury risk in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling over 4.8 million vehicles because a wiring short may prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, increasing crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because weak frame rails may allow the tow hitch to detach, increasing crash risk.
Setra is recalling 2017-2018 S417 TC and S407 CC motorcoaches because a steering drop arm nut may loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
LuK is recalling hybrid propulsion systems where oil accumulation may cause an electrical short and increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace components free of charge.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses because a missing relay may allow the wheelchair lift to operate while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2013 Kizashi and SX4 vehicles with CVT transmissions because the Transmission Control Module may fail, causing reduced speed or acceleration.
Rebel West Powersports is recalling one 2018 Rebel R4 LSV because it lacks required rear side reflex reflectors, which reduces visibility to other drivers.
McNeilus is recalling 2008-2018 Bridgemaster V concrete mixers because a hydraulic tank may overpressurize and rupture, posing risks of injury and road hazards.
Continental Tire is recalling specific Conti Hybrid HS3 tires because visible cords may cause sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Porsche is recalling 2018 Macan and Macan S vehicles because a control unit may fail, potentially impairing safety functions and drivability.
Polaris is recalling 2017-2018 Slingshot models because brake pedals may separate from the master cylinder, causing loss of braking ability.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan vehicles because a loose front ball joint nut may cause steering or stability issues, increasing crash risk.
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles because engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 151 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks because improperly adjusted parking brake cables may cause unexpected vehicle movement, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles because the front passenger seat-mounted air bag may have been folded incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Keystone is recalling 2019 Cougar fifth-wheel trailers because the propane compartment may not be sealed properly, posing a risk of gas seepage into living quarters.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2017 models including Tiguan, Golf, and CC because internal modifications may prevent them from meeting regulatory requirements, increasing crash risk.
American Custom Golf Cars is recalling 2016-2017 ACG Moke low speed vehicles because missing rear side red reflectors reduce visibility to other drivers.
Navistar is recalling 2018 IC Bus CE transit buses because the emergency window release mechanism may be difficult to open, potentially hindering exit during an emergency.
Navistar is recalling 7,859 IC Bus school buses because the emergency window release mechanism may be difficult to open, potentially hindering exit during an emergency.
Keystone is recalling 2018 Montana fifth-wheel trailers because the slide-out room switch may lack circuit protection, increasing fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2018 Ecosport vehicles because they have European brake cap labels and manuals, which may confuse owners and affect brake performance.