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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.
Honda is recalling specific 2006-2012 vehicles where replacement passenger air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed, potentially causing improper deployment in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the certification label is missing required tire and rim size information, which could lead to incorrect tire installation.
Toyota is recalling specific Lexus and Land Cruiser vehicles because they may have incorrect air bags that could fail to deploy in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Pacifica minivans with 8-passenger seating because a seat belt buckle may cause the left outboard belt to unlatch.
Erwin Hymer is recalling 2016-2018 Hymer Aktiv recreational vehicles because the exhaust pipe may melt the rear bumper and wiring, increasing crash and burn risks.
REV is recalling 2018 Fleetwood Jamboree and Holiday Rambler Vesta motorhomes because improperly stripped generator wires may cause an electrical short and fire.
New Flyer is recalling 2015-2017 transit buses because the driver's seat belt buckle may be stuck, preventing the belt from latching.
Autocar is recalling 85 Xpeditor vehicles because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing a complete loss of steering and increasing crash risk.
Crane Carrier is recalling 2015-2016 LET2 vehicles because a loose tie rod could cause complete loss of steering.
Autocar is recalling 2016 Xpert and Xspotter vehicles because a loose tie rod could cause a complete loss of steering and increase crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2016 VNL and VNM trucks because a loose tie rod may cause complete loss of steering, increasing crash risk.
KME is recalling 2016 Predator Pumper, Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles because a loose tie rod could cause a complete loss of steering.
Ford is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies for 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles because they lack a self-retention feature, which could cause the wheel to separate.
Triton Trailers is recalling 2017 W-25 Single Torsion Axle Trailers because improperly tightened axle mounting bolts may cause the axle to detach, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Ford is recalling 2017 Focus vehicles because an insufficient weld on the rear left seat back may reduce its strength, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer, Taurus, and Police Interceptor vehicles because steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode and detach, potentially causing overheating and increased steering effort.
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the Electronic Power Control Unit may allow coolant to contact the circuit board, potentially causing a stall and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 F-250/F-350 trucks because the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle may detach, increasing injury risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2016 Utilimaster Truck Bodies because the printed tire pressure label is too low. This may cause under-inflation and tire blowouts.
Forest River is recalling 2018 XLR ToyHaulers because the Federal Placard may display incorrect tire and rim specifications, potentially leading to the installation of incorrect replacement tires.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks because front axle weight capacity may exceed spring capacity, risking axle separation.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles because a liquid propane hose may sag and pinch, potentially causing a leak and fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 2017 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because roof rail fasteners may not be torqued properly, posing a road hazard risk.
Forest River is recalling 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause hub bearing failure and loss of vehicle control.