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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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300 Sedans because the rear seat frame may damage fuel pump wiring, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.
Johnston is recalling 2013-2016 VT651 and VT801 street sweepers because tipping hinges may crack, allowing the hopper to detach and increase injury risk.
Newmar is recalling 2017 King Aire motorhomes because the collision mitigation radar may be mounted upside down, potentially decreasing performance and increasing crash risk.
Polaris is recalling 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles because an over-tightened brake pressure switch may leak fluid, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
Polaris is recalling 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles because insufficient clearance between the fuel line and hood may cause a leak, increasing fire risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles because a defective weld may cause the passenger airbag door to detach during deployment, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational vehicles because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire and rim specifications, which could lead to over-inflation and tire failure.
Lippert Components is recalling Sway Command anti-sway controllers for 2014-2016 GM trucks due to potential loss of trailer brake control.
Mazda is recalling certain 2017 Mazda6 vehicles because turn signals may not automatically cancel, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 StarTrans and Glaval transit buses because the instrument cluster may display 'PARK' instead of 'BRAKE' during a brake malfunction, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling approximately 15,455 vehicles because the driver's seat belt may not lock properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Seagrave is recalling one 2010 Heavy Rescue Body Fire Truck because power steering fluid may overheat, causing the steering to lock unexpectedly.
BMW is recalling 136,188 vehicles from 2007-2012 due to a fuel pump defect that may cause a fuel leak or engine stall.
Jayco is recalling 2017 Jay Sport camping trailers because tires may rub against wheel wells, potentially causing a blowout and increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 2012-2017 Canyon Star motor homes with wheelchair lifts because incorrect bolts may break, allowing the lift to move unexpectedly.
Entegra is recalling 2017 Cornerstone motorhomes because a power steering pump may lose output power, reducing steering assist and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2016-2017 Prius vehicles because the parking brake cable may disengage, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
Morbark is recalling 2008-2016 Beever wood chippers because side marker lights may be mounted too high, potentially increasing crash risk.
Supreme is recalling 2014-2015 Spartan, Signature, Kold King, and Iner-City vehicles because lift gate roller chains may fail, causing the platform to drop.
Chrysler is recalling 74,811 Dodge and RAM vehicles because a faulty alternator may fail, causing the vehicle to stall or catch fire.
E-One is recalling 2012-2016 Pumpers because pump bearings and drive shafts may loosen at high speeds, creating road hazards or loss of control.
Volvo is recalling 2009-2016 VHD trucks because compromised ball joint seals may allow water entry, leading to corrosion and potential loss of steering.
Subaru is recalling certain 2007-2014 vehicles with turbocharged engines because a failing relay may cause the air injection pump to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Jeep Wranglers because front impact sensor wiring may detach, preventing air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles because pinched wires may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying properly in a crash.