Agency
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 112 fire trucks because a transmission component may fail, preventing operators from switching power output needed for firefighting.
E-One is recalling 2015-2016 Cyclone II and Typhoon fire trucks because a transmission component may fail, preventing the vehicle from pumping water to fight fires.
Jayco is recalling 2013-2017 Redhawk motorhomes because the shower curtains may not resist catching fire, posing an injury risk.
Keystone is recalling 2017 Dutchmen Voltage toy haulers because they were built with an incorrect hitch rating. This defect could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Cruiser RV is recalling 649 model year 2017 recreational trailers because an LED light on the front cap may short circuit and overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Tiffin is recalling 2016-2017 Breeze motorhomes because air compressor debris may cause the parking brake to set unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2016 Outlander Sport, 2016 Outlander, and 2016 Lancer vehicles because a CVT defect may cause acceleration delays, increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2016-2017 travel trailers equipped with Sway Command systems because the trailer brakes may fail to function after a sway event.
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co. is recalling specific Taiga M/T tires due to sidewall blistering and interliner separation risks that could cause blowouts at high speeds.
Jayco is recalling 2016-2017 Precept and Alante motorhomes because the driver's seat may loosen and detach from the base, increasing the risk of a crash.
Shower Enclosures America is recalling Arcadia shower curtains installed in recreational vehicles because they may not adequately resist catching fire.
Forest River is recalling 39 Glaval Titan II Low Floor buses due to frames that may crack, potentially reducing driver control and increasing crash risk.
Braun is recalling 2016 MXV vehicles because the passenger seat electrical harness may be crushed, potentially preventing airbag deployment in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling 2015 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks because inadequate welds on front track bar brackets may separate, reducing steering response and increasing crash risk.
Load Trail is recalling 2014-2016 Triple Axle Tilt Deck trailers because weld joints may crack, potentially causing equipment to disengage and increasing crash risk.
Navistar is recalling 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks because a fuse terminal may break, causing total power loss and unexpected engine stalls.
Mahindra is recalling 283 scooters because front forks may not be properly tightened, which can affect low-speed maneuverability and increase crash risk.
Aero Industries is recalling Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems because the rear aerodynamic device may separate due to rivet failure, posing a road hazard.
ZF North America is recalling certain 9-speed automatic transmission sensor clusters due to insufficient wire harness crimps that may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Forest River is recalling specific 2013-2017 recreational vehicles because shower curtains may not resist fire, posing an injury risk.
BMW is recalling 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational vehicles because insufficient space between the driveshaft and tires may cause tire failure and loss of control.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because a CVT hose clamp may not be secured, risking fluid leaks, inoperability, or fire.
Forest River is recalling 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because the tire pressure placard lists 50 PSI instead of the required 65 PSI.
Pierce is recalling 2015-2016 Impel, Enforcer, and Velocity vehicles equipped with aerial devices because a plastic plug may separate, causing a hydraulic leak that disables the device.