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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.
Tesla is recalling specific Universal Mobile Connector Adapters because insufficient welds may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2017 models because the fuel rail may contact other components, causing a fuel leak that increases fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2017 Fusion vehicles because improperly welded left rear seat back pivot pins may fail in a crash, allowing luggage to move into the passenger compartment.
Hickory Springs is recalling specific Phantomizer 19-inch conversion van seats because the slide tracks may not engage properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Ford is recalling specific 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because heat from seat belt pretensioners may cause anchor cables to fail, increasing injury risk in a crash.
PACCAR is recalling 2017 Peterbilt trucks because brake lights may not illuminate when brakes are applied, increasing crash risk.
Entegra is recalling 125 2017 Cornerstone vehicles because the collision mitigation system may be installed upside down, reducing its functionality and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles because a cooling fan defect may cause an electrical short and fire.
General Motors is recalling 2017 Chevrolet Malibus because the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds, posing a risk of debris or failure during a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Puma trailers because incorrect Federal placards list wrong tire and rim information, which could lead to under-inflation and increased crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 32 model year 2017 Quantum RQ29 motorhomes because they may be missing a required mid-ship marker light, which can increase crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2012 and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because the lift gate support tube may corrode, causing the gate to fall suddenly and increase injury risk.
Carrier is recalling specific trailer refrigeration starter assemblies that may disassemble during operation, posing a risk of injury to nearby individuals.
Livin' Lite is recalling 2017 Camplight and Quicksilver RVs because a rubber propane gas line can melt and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the line with a copper extension.
Lippert Components is recalling specific 7000lb and 8000lb Brake Axles because loose flange nuts may cause brakes to lock up or fail to engage, increasing crash risk.
CSC Motorcycles is recalling 2015-2016 Cyclone motorcycles because they may lack a required label reminding users to use DOT 4 brake fluid.
Cummins is recalling 164 model year 2015-2016 generator sets because door hinges may fail, causing doors to detach and create road hazards.
LGS Industries is recalling 2017 Pace, Cargo Express, and Look cargo trailers because a defective weld could cause the ramp door bracket to detach, creating a crushing hazard.
Kia is recalling 2016-2017 Sorento and 2017 Sportage vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.
Van Hool is recalling specific motorcoaches because front steering knuckle carriers may crack, potentially causing a wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2011-2016 Sienna minivans because the power sliding door may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 StarTrans PS2 buses because the instrument cluster may display 'PARK' instead of 'BRAKE' during a brake malfunction, increasing crash risk.
Autocar is recalling 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles because fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open, leading to an engine stall and increased crash risk.
Midwest Automotive Designs is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because certain left seat adjusters may allow seats to move during a crash.
Autocar is recalling 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles because hybrid power drive unit bolts may not be tightened properly, risking detachment and crashes.