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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.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015-2016 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2015 F-150 SuperCrew trucks because improperly crimped seat belt pretensioner cables may prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash.
Kaufman is recalling 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers due to mismatched axle components that may cause wheel bearing failure and increase crash risk.
Hankook is recalling specific Ventus S1 Noble 2 tires because sidewall cracks may cause air loss and vehicle control issues.
Navistar is recalling certain 2007-2015 IC school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lifts may have oversized pivot holes that allow bearings to shift, risking platform failure.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers because incorrect Federal Certification Placards may lead to improper loading and increased crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes because electric steps may extend while driving, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2003-2005 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles because a lighting control module may fail, causing a loss of headlights and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 302 model year 2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks because rear brake hoses may chafe on the axle, potentially causing air leaks and reduced braking ability.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2015-2016 Autumn Ridge and Solstice fifth wheel trailers because a missing caution label may allow sewer gas to enter the vehicle.
McNeilus is recalling 2015 Atlantic front loader trucks equipped with optional CNG tailgates because they may lack required rear and side rear red reflectors.
Maserati is recalling 33 model year 2016 Granturismo vehicles because a non-galvanized fuel line may corrode and leak, increasing fire risk.
Mitsubishi Fuso is recalling 2012-2015 trucks because a fuel return hose may deteriorate and detach, creating a fire risk.
Suzuki is recalling certain 2014-2016 DL1000 motorcycles because a wiring harness may rub against the fuel tank, causing a short circuit that could stall the engine and increase crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 6,214 motorcycles due to potential engine component wear that could cause a stall and increase crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2014-2015 DL1000 motorcycles because ignition switch terminals may corrode, potentially preventing the engine from shutting off.
Suzuki is recalling 2,404 DL1000 motorcycles because a battery ground connection may corrode or attach to painted surfaces, causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.
Vanguard is recalling specific SAF-Holland tapered axles because the wheel end may separate from the axle, increasing crash risk.
Jayco is recalling 2016 Alante motorhomes because dinette seat belts may lack proper anchoring plates, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Vanguard is recalling 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.
Suzuki is recalling 287 SFV650 motorcycles from 2013-2015 because a kinked fuel tank breather hose could cause a fuel leak and fire risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 C300 and C400 4MATIC sedans because a software error may cause a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing crash risk.
Aston Martin is recalling specific 2010-2016 models because interior door unlocking mechanisms may fail when locked from outside, potentially trapping occupants.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because push-out tempered glass windows may not remain attached during a crash.
Great Dane is recalling 2015-2016 Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.