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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.
Chrysler is recalling approximately 4.6 million vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are complete.
Honda is recalling 2006-2010 GL1800 motorcycles in specific regions because air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Vermeer is recalling 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers because improper chassis welds could cause the unit to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti and Nissan Versa vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may rupture, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Hyundai is recalling 81,000 model year 2016 Tucson vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure the hood, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because improperly welded rear differential gears may fail, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines because a seal defect may cause brake fluid leakage and loss of front brake function.
Honda is recalling specific 2006-2011 models to replace passenger air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
New England Wheels is recalling Ford E-250, E-350, and Transit vans equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The platform side plates may crack or bearings may shift, causing the platform to fall and injure the operator.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2015-2016 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans with super-high roofs that may lack required crash pads, increasing injury risk for unbelted front passengers.
Ford is recalling 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles because an incorrect seat back trim cover blocks child seat tether anchors in the second row center position.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles because the shower doors may not meet federal flammability standards, increasing fire risk.
Ferrari is recalling 2,826 California and 458 Italia vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Ducati is recalling 168 model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles because a clutch component could break, causing the engine to seize and the rear wheel to lock up.
Toyota is recalling specific 2006-2011 Scion, Toyota, Lexus, and Pontiac vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models from 2002-2011 because the passenger frontal air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Stoughton Trailers is recalling 2,657 model year 2015-2017 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may cause the parking brake to fail.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2016 AMG CLA45 vehicle because a defective weld in the dual clutch transmission may crack, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
BMW is recalling specific X3 and X4 models because lower anchor bars for child seats may be damaged, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Tucker Rocky is recalling Speed and Strength SS2200 motorcycle helmets that failed federal penetration testing. Owners should contact the company to receive a free replacement.
Volkswagen is recalling 2016 Golf R vehicles because the Federal Certification Label lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit, which may lead to vehicle overloading.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2016 Charleston motorhomes because a brake signal may remain active, causing towed device brakes to overheat and potentially catch fire.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2017 Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes because an improperly installed cable could cause sudden power loss, increasing crash risk.
Heartland is recalling 618 model year 2017 Wilderness, North Trail, and Mallard trailers because certification labels contain incorrect tire pressure information.