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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.
Smeal is recalling 2015-2016 Aerial fire apparatus vehicles because touchscreen false activations may turn accessories on or off, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Grom 125 and NSS300 motorcycles because a resin bracket in the fuel pump may swell and seize, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the brake malfunction light may display "PARK" instead of "BRAKE," increasing crash risk.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 and 114 SD trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, potentially reducing braking ability.
EVS is recalling emergency vehicle seats with Dometic/Atwood slide tracks that may not engage properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with CNG engines because a power module may short circuit, increasing fire risk.
Audi is recalling 2007-2012 Q7 and 2009-2012 Q5 vehicles because a cracked fuel pump flange may leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.
Wabash is recalling 2015-2016 Con-Gear Converter Dolly Trailers because frame cracks may cause the counterbalance leg to detach, creating a road hazard.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers because tires and rims may not match the Federal Placard, risking over-inflation and tire failure.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 114 model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to a potential fuel leak risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2013-2016 FCCC XCM, XCR, and XCL motorhome chassis because a brake signal may remain active, causing towed device brakes to drag and potentially overheat.
BMW is recalling specific M2, M3, and M4 vehicles because reused rear sub-frame bolts may loosen, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.
Maserati is recalling 2015 Ghibli vehicles because front wheel bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Cambli is recalling 2014-2015 Beverage Industry trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, causing the trailer to roll away.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles because the electric power steering control unit may short circuit, causing a loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2014-2017 Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick vehicles because a software defect may prevent frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Pleasant Valley is recalling 2013-2017 T@B travel trailers with 3-way refrigerators due to a rubber gas hose that may wear and leak propane, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 28,249 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles because a fuel hose may degrade and leak, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles because a faulty fuel pump may cause leaks that increase fire risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers because a missing wire clip may allow the roof strut to detach, causing the roof to drop and increasing injury risk.
Tireco is recalling specific Milestar BS623 tires with incorrect sidewall markings that may lead to overloading and tire failure.
Evenflo is recalling specific Evolve 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats because children can access a button to loosen the harness, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Honda is recalling 2015 Acura TLX vehicles because transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shift to neutral and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles because the third-row seat back may move forward in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Ford is recalling specific 2012-2016 vehicles because door latches may break, allowing doors to open while driving.