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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.
Hickory Springs is recalling specific school bus seats because a loose nut may allow the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
REV Recreation Group is recalling 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer RVs because Federal Placards list the wrong tire size.
Triple E RV is recalling 2017 Wonder motorhomes because a missing 'Exit' decal on the driver's door may hinder emergency egress.
BMW is recalling 2017 X5 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may not vent properly, potentially causing metal fragments to strike occupants in a crash.
Entegra is recalling specific Aspire, Cornerstone, and Anthem motorhomes because front suspension ball joints may loosen and separate, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2014 Murano vehicles because a power steering hose clamp may fail, causing fluid leaks that could ignite near hot engine parts.
Kia is recalling 2017 Cadenza vehicles because a kinked brake vacuum hose may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk.
Ride The Ducks is recalling 1999-2002 amphibious vehicles because headlights may be mounted too high, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles because the headlight adjustment mechanism may not be properly sealed, potentially allowing improper horizontal adjustment.
Trail King is recalling 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers because the coupler plate may crack, allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
Ride The Ducks International LLC is recalling 1996-2014 amphibious vehicles because driver seats and seat belts may not secure occupants in a crash.
VanLeigh is recalling 2016-2017 Vilano fifth-wheel trailers because incorrect Federal Placard information may lead to vehicle overloading.
Navistar is recalling 2016-2018 International heavy diesel trucks because a mounting bracket may fracture, causing air leaks and increased stopping distance.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 G550 and G63 vehicles because a door cable may break, preventing occupants from opening the door from inside after a crash.
Altec is recalling 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Service Body Trucks due to a wiring defect that may cause a short circuit and increase fire risk.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2016-2017 9700 transit buses because a ground cable may be improperly installed, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Jayco is recalling 2017 Designer fifth wheel trailers because the spare tire rim may rub against the brake caliper, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists axle capacity as 5,000 lbs instead of 4,000 lbs.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Cherokee recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire and rim sizes, which may lead to installing wrong replacement tires.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling various models because incorrect software in control units may prevent air bags from deploying correctly in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in certain seating positions, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Puma recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire size information, which could lead to installing wrong replacement tires.
Spartan Motors is recalling specific 2011-2018 trucks because front suspension ball joints can loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 2017 Mustangs because the driver-side door handle spring may loosen, allowing the door to unlatch in a crash.
Roush CleanTech is recalling 2015-2017 modified Ford E-450, F59, F-650, and F-750 vehicles because a fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, causing the engine to shut off while driving.