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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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 GLC300 and GLC43 vehicles because misadjusted headlights may not illuminate the roadway properly, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,700 vehicles because the rear driver-side door may appear locked when it is not, increasing injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles because the B-pillar tire pressure label lists incorrect seating capacity and tire dimensions, violating federal safety standards.
Aprilia is recalling 1,856 motorcycles due to a potential front brake master cylinder failure that could reduce braking ability.
Ducati is recalling specific 2015-2018 motorcycles because front brake master cylinders may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the piston free of charge.
Lippert is recalling Smart Jack model 426514 Power Tongue Jacks because the touch pad can crack, allowing water entry that causes the jack to move unexpectedly.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2002-2017 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the installed fire extinguishers may clog, require excessive force to activate, or detach nozzles, posing injury risks.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Sierra and Sandpiper recreational trailers because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists the recommended tire pressure as 110psi instead of 95psi.
Newmar is recalling 1995-2018 motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, increasing injury risk during a fire.
Mazda is recalling 2004-2006 B-Series trucks because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 87 specific 2018 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because the satellite dish may detach from the roof while driving, creating a road hazard.
Mazda is recalling 2004-2006 B-Series trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling specific tire models due to an incorrect belt rubber compound that may cause belt separation and loss of vehicle control.
AP Racing is recalling 16.9oz bottles of Super 600 Brake Fluid because the labels are missing required DOT information regarding track-only use and fluid type.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles because the Crosswind Assist system may fail to activate automatic braking in strong crosswinds, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes because incorrect circuit breakers may cause excessive heat and increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a side curtain air bag component may detach during deployment, increasing injury risk.
East Manufacturing is recalling 2016-2018 Frame Dump trailers because cracks in the cross member may cause failure, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling specific 2010, 2016, and 2017 VT1300CX Fury motorcycles because missing welds on the fuel tank mounting bracket could cause fuel leaks and fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 2006-2017 G5 school buses because the roof may crush excessively in a rollover, increasing injury risk.
Newmar is recalling 194 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes because front side marker lights may be disconnected and low beams may fail to illuminate with high beams.
Autoliv is recalling ACH 2.4 inflatable side curtain air bags because a component may detach during deployment, posing a projectile injury risk.
Ford is recalling 2004-2006 Ranger trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Aston Martin is recalling 3,493 vehicles because a communication error may prevent the transmission park pawl from engaging, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling unexpectedly.
Ford is recalling 2004-2006 Ranger trucks to replace driver air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury.