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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 2018 F-150 trucks with 3.3L engines and column shift levers because quickly moving the lever may cause unintended gear selection, increasing crash risk.
Aperia Technologies is recalling Halo Tire Inflators because adapter plate brackets may crack, causing rapid tire deflation and increased crash risk.
Keystone is recalling specific 2017-2018 Crossroads recreational vehicles because the outdoor cook top's fiber board can burn if flames invert, creating a fire hazard.
Walter Kidde is recalling specific fire extinguisher models that may clog or have nozzles detach, potentially causing injury or failure during a fire.
General Motors is recalling 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks because a stuck fuel sensor may cause the front tank to overfill, potentially leading to a fuel leak and fire.
Accessible Technologies is recalling ProCharger Superchargers for 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles because the mounting bracket may damage the ABS line, causing a brake fluid leak.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because propane fuel lines may contact the transmission yoke, potentially causing a leak and fire.
Van-Con is recalling 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses because seat belt buckles may rest across passengers' laps, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Navistar is recalling 2016-2017 IC Bus school buses because the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture under load, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2016 Prius vehicles because a capacitor in the hybrid system may not be properly secured, which could cause a loss of motive power and increase crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2016-2017 Rogue vehicles because improper welds on rear seat recliner joints may increase injury risk in a crash.
Navistar is recalling 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial buses because air brake hoses may contact tires, potentially causing brake failure or increased stopping distance.
Navistar is recalling 778 school buses because air brake hoses may contact tires, potentially causing brake failure or increased stopping distance.
Toyota is recalling 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Sienna vehicles because the shift lever may move out of Park without depressing the brake pedal, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguans because the back-up lights may not be bright enough, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,620 vehicles due to excess insulation that may interfere with the passenger air bag's protective function.
Smeal is recalling 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because the torque frame may crack, potentially causing instability and injury.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because front wheel bearings may not be seated correctly, risking wheel detachment.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015-2017 AMG C63 vehicles because the rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture, potentially causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 F-Series trucks because door latches may fail, allowing doors to open while driving and increasing injury risk.
Nitrous Supply is recalling Prostar Solenoid valves because end-stops on the sleeves may break under pressure, posing a risk of injury to nearby individuals.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because the B-pillar label may state a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 GLA 250 vehicles because low beam headlights may not meet federal safety standards, potentially reducing visibility.
Eldorado Mobility is recalling 2010-2017 Amerivan vehicles because fuel line connectors may not be fully crimped, creating a fire risk.
LCB Manufacturing is recalling 2017-2018 Pitbull roll-off trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, which could cause the caliper to detach and result in a loss of braking ability.