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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.
KME is recalling certain Predator SS Aerial and Predator Aerial vehicles because rear brakes may engage without the pedal being pressed, increasing crash and fire risk.
Volvo is recalling certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM, and 2017 VNX trucks because incorrect software may allow oil and water to contaminate the brake system, potentially affecting braking performance.
Volvo is recalling 2017 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because front wheel hubs may fail, risking loss of vehicle control.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2009 Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, and 2010 RAM 3500 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury.
C&M is recalling 2016 5x10 Cargo Trailers because they may lack required license plate illumination, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Buick Envision vehicles because master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak fluid, potentially reducing braking performance.
BMW is recalling 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles because a loose electrical ground cable may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, increasing crash risk.
Volvo is recalling 2017 S60, V60, and XC60 vehicles because side air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing deployment.
Toyota is recalling 2017 86 vehicles with automatic transmissions and ignition keys because the key may be removed without the transmission in Park, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
Bluecar is recalling 235 2016 vehicles because water may leak into the high voltage connector in heavy rain or snow, potentially causing the engine to shut down.
Toyota is recalling one 2016 4Runner and one 2017 Lexus GX460 because the front passenger air bag may not fully inflate in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Jetta, GTI, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because the ABS control unit may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
C&M Trailers is recalling 670 model year 2016 boat, jet ski, and utility trailers because they may be missing front reflex reflectors, which could make them harder to see.
MICO is recalling specific aftermarket hydraulic pressure switch kits and brake locks because they may leak brake fluid, potentially causing a loss of braking power.
BMW is recalling 2016-2017 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag initiators may fail to ignite, preventing deployment and increasing injury risk.
Baby Trend is recalling specific Hybrid LX booster seats because a center adjuster rivet may break if used with children over 40 lbs, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2016 Altima, Rogue, and Maxima vehicles because an incorrect air bag sensor may misclassify front passengers, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Toyota is recalling specific 2016 Avalon and 2017 Camry vehicles because the front passenger knee air bag may be attached with incorrect fasteners, which could affect deployment and increase injury risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2017 RAM ProMaster vehicles because the seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
C&M is recalling 2015-2016 Utility trailers because the tire placard may lack required size information, which could lead to incorrect tire replacements.
Chrysler is recalling 42,231 model year 2016 Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey vehicles because an intermittent sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Keystone is recalling 2016-2017 fifth wheel trailers because rear cargo door hinge welds may be insufficient, causing the door to swing down with excessive force.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes because incorrectly installed entrance step wiring may cause the steps to retract unexpectedly, posing a fall risk.
Halcore Group is recalling 2016 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because Stryker Medical Performance cot mounts may not securely attach the cot, posing a risk of serious injury.
Autoliv is recalling specific seatbelt retractors because a subcomponent may detach after deployment, creating a projectile hazard inside the vehicle.