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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.
General Motors is recalling 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado 1500 Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles because the driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may fatigue and break, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Starcraft RV is recalling 508 camping trailers because a power roof lift mechanism may be damaged by misuse, potentially causing the roof to fall.
Jayco is recalling 2011 and 2013 Jay Series camping trailers because misuse of the manual roof lift override may damage the mechanism, causing the roof to fall unexpectedly.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2011-2017 Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes because an incorrectly routed power steering hose may cause electrical arcing and a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Atlas vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the fuel tank to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Winnebago is recalling 293 recreational vehicles because roof racks may detach due to incorrect fasteners, creating a road hazard.
Fuel Injection Technology is recalling Summit Racing Max 500-EFI systems because fuel injector O-rings may leak, increasing fire risk.
Ivolution Sports Inc. is recalling IV2 HY-811 motorcycle helmets because they may block peripheral vision, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.4L engines because a fuel tube may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially causing separation and loss of vehicle control.
Chrysler is recalling 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles because rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to corrosion, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.
Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits because the retention ball may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks because brake hose ferrules may lack anti-corrosion plating, potentially causing fluid leaks and loss of braking.
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles because an incorrect transmission park lock rod may prevent the vehicle from staying in Park, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles because the front driveshaft may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 25,658 2015-2017 Transit vehicles with trailer tow modules because water intrusion can corrode wiring, potentially causing electrical shorts, fires, or crashes.
Altec is recalling 2017-2018 EC175, EC225, and EC655 Boom-Mounted Saw vehicles because a valve may allow tree trunks to slip or fall, increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2012-2017 SUVs because oil in the Active Curve System may leak and cause a fire if the level is low.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2008-2009 Smart Fortwo vehicles because a rear insulation mat may contact hot exhaust components, increasing fire risk.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Starcraft Bus XLT and Glaval Bus Concorde II models because a gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, potentially causing the vehicle to roll or shift unexpectedly.
Advance Stores is recalling ToolWorks TW1489 Fuse Kits sold at Advance Auto Parts and Carquest because the fuses may fail to protect circuits, increasing fire risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300, E400, and AMG E43 vehicles because headlight adjustment screws may not be properly sealed, potentially allowing misalignment.
MORryde is recalling 822 Rotational Rubber Pin Boxes because incorrect spindle placement may cause loose bearings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Prime Time WCF35MB trailers because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which could lead to overloading and increased crash risk.
ZF North America is recalling certain axles with radial air disk brakes because a broken guide pin support bolt may cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure.