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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.
BMW is recalling 2013-2016 G650GS and 2013-2015 G650GS Sertao motorcycles because an engine control unit software issue may cause the engine to stall during operation, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2004-2010 Gladiator emergency response vehicles because the tiller frame may crack, potentially causing instability and injury.
Mazda is recalling 2016 Mazda3 vehicles because deformed fuel tanks may leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because the rear tow hook bracket may be loose, posing a crash risk if it detaches.
General Motors is recalling 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles because a missing bolt may allow the front passenger seat belt webbing to detach, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles because a fuel tank weld may fail, causing a leak that increases fire risk.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Amera-Lite cargo trailers because the drawbar steel tubes may be too thin, risking fracture and trailer detachment.
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 X3, X4, and X5 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may be improperly welded, posing a risk of injury.
New Flyer is recalling 38 model year 2016 XN60 and XN40 transit buses because a pressure relief device may fracture, releasing high-pressure gas and increasing fire risk.
Ducati is recalling 2016-2017 XDiavel motorcycles because a loose final drive pulley nut may cause loss of power to the rear wheel, increasing crash risk.
Porsche is recalling specific 1L and 30L brake fluid containers manufactured between September 2015 and August 2016 because they lack the required 'DOT 4' label, posing a risk of incompatible fluid use.
Porsche is recalling 2017 Macan models because front anti-rollbar links may move out of position, causing oversteer and increasing crash risk.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is recalling 2015-2017 Flatbed trailers because the rear aerodynamic device may detach, creating a road hazard.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2017 Mirage vehicles with HID headlamps because the horizontal adjustment clips may not be secured, potentially reducing visibility or blinding oncoming drivers.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2017 K3, Gladiator, and Metrostar chassis due to a power steering pump defect that may cause intermittent loss of steering assist.
Toyota is recalling 7,817 model year 2016 Prius vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the front passenger air bag to partially inflate unintentionally.
Jayco is recalling 2017 Octane Super Lite travel trailers because incorrect tire labels may lead to over-inflation and sudden tire failure.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire and rim specifications, which may lead to under-inflation and increased crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because a module may short circuit, preventing airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Starcraft RV is recalling 40 model year 2017 AR-ONE MAXX LE trailers because the Federal label incorrectly states they have two axles instead of one, creating an overload risk.
Stellar Industries is recalling 3200-series cranes because a valve post may eject and injure nearby people.
FCA US LLC is recalling 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles because the spare tire placard lists an inflation pressure exceeding the tire's maximum limit.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because rear seat belt bolts may not be properly tightened.
Gillig is recalling 2014-2016 Low Floor transit buses because rear brake hoses can fray, potentially causing brake lockup or failure and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2017 Freightliner trucks because the brake malfunction light may display 'PARK' instead of 'BRAKE', potentially hiding a braking issue.