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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.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Sandstorm and Stealth recreational vehicles because the liquid propane line may be damaged by the axle, creating a fire or explosion hazard.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers because an improperly installed refrigerator vent allows propane gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Gillig is recalling 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses because front turn signals may not be sufficiently visible, increasing crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because the tow hitch sticker lists incorrect weight capacities, which could lead to hitch failure.
General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because water may enter the electric power steering connectors, potentially causing a loss of power steering.
BMW is recalling 2017 430i, 440i, M4, and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles because seat-mounted air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 307,629 vehicles because repeated starter attempts may overheat a component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because engine vibration may cause the fuel tank bracket to contact the tank, potentially leading to a fuel leak and fire risk.
LiquidSpring is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems because overtightened rear brake banjo bolts may cause loss of rear brakes, increasing crash risk.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because water can corrode the ignition switch, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles because the liquid propane hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially causing a propane leak that increases the risk of fire or explosion.
Autoliv is recalling AI2 Air Bag Initiators manufactured between June 2016 and November 2016 because an improper chemical mix may prevent air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
Roush CleanTech is recalling propane conversion kits for Ford F-250 trucks because worn fittings may cause a propane leak, increasing fire risk.
Altec is recalling 2015-2016 AH125, AH150, and HL125 aerial devices because rotation bearing fasteners may fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
Altec Industries is recalling 2016 DLB Digger Derrick vehicles because fasteners securing the outer rotation bearings may fail, potentially causing the boom to move unintentionally.
Isuzu is recalling 2015-2017 NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR, and NRR trucks because burrs on the frame crossmember may cause transmission mounting studs to break, increasing crash risk.
Aluminum Trailer Company is recalling 2017 ATC Quest trailers because the lift platform may disengage from the safety lock, posing an injury risk.
Keystone is recalling 2017 Dutchmen Coleman recreational trailers because the Federal Identification Tag lists incorrect tire and rim sizes, which could lead to improper equipment use.
Hale Products Inc. is recalling Fire Pump Engagement Pressure Switches that may fail in extremely cold temperatures, potentially delaying water delivery during fires.
Volvo is recalling 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles because side air bag bolts may break, causing improper deployment in a crash.
PACCAR is recalling 2015-2018 Kenworth and 2017-2018 Peterbilt trucks because plastic fuel tee fittings may leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2015-2018 Vision school buses because battery box brackets may crack, causing the box to detach and become a road hazard.
Prevost is recalling 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches because incorrectly forged steering arm levers may crack and fail, increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2015-2018 Vision transit buses because battery box brackets may crack, causing the box to detach and create a road hazard.
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 AWD vehicles because front driveshaft bolts may loosen, potentially causing a loss of motive power and increasing crash risk.