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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 2007-2009 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash.
BMW is recalling specific motorcycles because optional aluminum luggage cases may block rear reflex reflectors, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Q60 vehicles with 2.0L engines because faulty fuel pump software may cause the engine to stall while driving.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 219 motorhomes because headlights may lack tempered glass lenses, which could crack and reduce visibility.
Mazda is recalling specific 2003-2008 models because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Lakota is recalling 2017-2018 trailers because the rear external load ramp may detach, creating a road hazard.
Ford is recalling 94,605 vehicles because improperly manufactured bolts may fracture, increasing injury risk in a crash.
PACCAR is recalling 2013-2017 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights because a short circuit could cause a fire at the cab fuse block.
Piaggio is recalling 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V scooters because a rear swing arm nut may loosen, potentially causing a loss of control and crash.
Temsa is recalling 2014-2018 TS45 motorcoaches because a bent air bellow cover may damage tires, increasing crash risk.
Piaggio is recalling 2014-2017 Fly 150 3V scooters because front brake disc mounting screws may loosen, potentially causing the front wheel to lock up and increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 2017 C Evolution and C650 GT scooters because front rims may lack required markings, which could lead to incorrect tire installation and handling issues.
Toyota is recalling 2016 Camry and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the front drive shaft may separate, potentially causing a loss of propulsion or vehicle roll.
Tremcar is recalling rear impact guards on specific trailers because they may not adequately resist force in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because water leaks can corrode the wiper motor, potentially causing failure and loss of visibility.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2015-2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles because a missing ground wire may cause intermittent loss of windshield wiper function, increasing crash risk.
Smeal is recalling 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because a hydraulic manifold may not be fully seated, causing fluid leaks and potential injury.
Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2017-2018 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a fuel pump drive gear may slip, causing sudden engine stalls and increasing crash risk.
Carry-On Trailer is recalling 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers because a faulty breakaway box light may cause the circuit board to fail, increasing crash risk.
Mazda is recalling specific 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
TriMark is recalling specific door striker bolts used in ambulance door systems because they may fail during a crash, causing doors to open and increasing injury risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2015 Transit Bus 28SH and 28WC models because they may exceed weight ratings when fully loaded, increasing crash risk.
Pierce is recalling 2016-2017 fire trucks because a pressure switch may fail in extreme cold, preventing the water pump from operating.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not secure a wheelchair in a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR vehicles because an improperly installed battery cable bracket may cause a short circuit and fire.