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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.
McNeilus is recalling 2016-2017 Bridgemaster V concrete mixers because the backup alarm and camera may shut off during extended reversing, increasing injury risk.
Mazda is recalling 2004 RX-8 vehicles because a crack in the front suspension lower control arm ball joint socket may cause the ball joint to separate, potentially leading to loss of steering control.
Polaris is recalling 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles because missing grommets on replacement swingarms may allow debris to contaminate the rear wheel speed sensor, disabling ABS and traction control.
Mazda is recalling 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles because heat may crack the fuel pump pipe, causing a fuel leak and increasing fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles with six-cylinder engines because a faulty crank position sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2014 K2, K3, and Gladiator chassis because a starter motor component may break, causing overheating and increasing fire risk.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2012-2017 fire trucks because a rear sway bar may detach, increasing crash risk during steering.
Terex Advance is recalling 2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because welds on the 250-gallon water tank filler neck may fail, posing an injury risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles because the VIN on the body does not match the VIN plate near the windshield, violating federal certification regulations.
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 1999-2013 fire trucks with electric All-steer rear steering due to improperly heat-treated axle shafts that may break.
KZRV is recalling 2016-2018 Venom fifth-wheel travel trailers with outside kitchens because a missing copper pipe may cause the gas line to melt and start a fire.
Jayco is recalling 2018 Eagle TT 330RSTS trailers because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, which could lead to overloading and loss of control.
VanLeigh is recalling 2015-2018 Vilano fifth-wheel recreational trailers because the spare tire winch may not be properly fastened, posing a crash risk if the tire falls off.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2015-2018 Vista and Vintage Cruiser travel trailers because the tire label lists incorrect tire specifications, which could lead to installing the wrong replacement tires.
Gulf Stream is recalling 2018 Cruiser VN23BHS travel trailers because the Federal Certification Label overstates axle capacity by 700 lbs, posing a crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire size and pressure information, which could lead to improper tire maintenance.
Vantage Mobility is recalling 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vans modified for wheelchair accessibility because crossed rear brake lines may render the anti-lock brake system ineffective.
Eldorado Mobility is recalling 2017 Amerivan 10 lowered-floor vehicles because trailing arm mounts may break, potentially causing loss of steering control.
Jaguar is recalling 2018 F-TYPE vehicles with Highline headlamps because the turn signal reminder may not flash or chime faster if a signal fails, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G trucks because improperly routed hoses and wires may contact the exhaust pipe, increasing fire risk.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500, and D4505 coaches because an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe may bend and fail, increasing the risk of fire.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2018 Cardinal recreational trailers because the Federal Placard overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating, which may lead to vehicle overloading.
Sumitomo is recalling specific Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ motorcycle tires due to air pockets in the shoulder that may affect handling and increase crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2012-2018 Springdale 303BH RVs because Federal Identification Tags overstate axle weight capacity, potentially leading to vehicle overload.
REV is recalling 24 Road Rescue emergency vehicles because short bolts may fail to secure the cot during a crash, potentially injuring occupants.