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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 Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX buses because seat lap belts may be anchored to the seat rather than the bus structure, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2014 Passat diesel vehicles because a short heat shield may allow grease to leak and contact hot exhaust parts, increasing fire risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because seat lap belts may be anchored to the seat rather than the bus structure.
Temsa is recalling 2014-2017 TS45 motorcoaches because improper fasteners on the leveling valve linkage may loosen and detach, potentially damaging tires and increasing crash risk.
Sprague Devices is recalling Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph Wiper Arms because the mounting casting may crack, causing the arms to bend or detach and reducing driver visibility.
Graco is recalling specific My Ride 65 convertible child seats because the webbing may not adequately restrain a child in a crash, increasing injury risk.
FCA US LLC is recalling 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks because a sensor fault may disable side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,818 vehicles because electronic stability control software may keep brakes slightly applied, increasing crash and fire risks.
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles because the left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, potentially causing loss of drive or vehicle roll.
General Motors is recalling 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles because the front passenger air bag may injure an unbelted child's neck during deployment.
Norgren Inc. is recalling one Kneeling Module because improperly seated snap rings may cause a loss of suspension air pressure, increasing crash and injury risks.
Forest River is recalling 2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists rear tire pressure as 50psi instead of 80psi, which could lead to tire failure.
TRW is recalling aftermarket lower ball joints for Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, and Tundra vehicles because a design defect could cause steering loss and increase crash risk.
Akron Brass Company is recalling Ultrajet firefighting nozzles because internal components may bind, limiting water output and hindering firefighting efforts.
KZRV is recalling 2018 Sport Trek and Durango travel trailers with outside kitchens due to potential propane line leaks that could cause fire or explosion.
Honda is recalling 2015-2016 CR-Vs that received replacement engines potentially built with wrong pistons, which may cause engine stalls and increase crash risk.
Jim Reed's Truck Sales is recalling 2014-2016 Hino 338 trucks because certification labels fail to identify the final stage manufacturer, potentially hindering safety recall awareness.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles because a gearbox defect may allow the vehicle to roll unexpectedly while in Park.
Porsche is recalling 2015-2017 Macan models because a fuel pump flange may crack, causing a fuel leak that increases fire risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and Q7 vehicles because a fuel pump flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.
Forest River is recalling 2014 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers because an axle bolt may not be properly seated, which could cause the axle to shift and lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Prevost is recalling 2014-2017 motor coaches because trailer hitch fasteners may loosen, potentially causing the hitch to detach and increasing crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 2016-2017 X3-45 vehicles because they lack required front amber reflex reflectors, which may reduce side visibility and increase crash risk.
Prevost is recalling 2016-2017 H3-45 motor coaches because wiper arms can crack and detach, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2017 models because spare tires were not inflated to the proper pressure, increasing crash risk.