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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.
Volvo is recalling 2016 VN trucks because a faulty engine control module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
Starcraft RV is recalling 247 model year 2016 Travel Star and Launch Ultra Lite travel trailers because improper water heater wiring may prevent the gas warning light from illuminating, increasing the risk of fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 857 vehicles due to potential camshaft weld failure that could cause engine damage and stalling, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 2012 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans because a ramp may rub against a hydraulic brake line, potentially causing brake fluid loss and increased stopping distance.
General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because side air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2016 Ram 1500 trucks because a missing heat shield allows exhaust heat to damage the spare tire, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2016 Pilot vehicles because safety system warning lights may not illuminate immediately upon malfunction, increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling 2015-2016 Brave, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, and Itasca models because they can shift out of park without brakes applied.
Forest River is recalling 2016 Surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels because an incorrectly installed power supply wire may cause a fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks because rear axles may have been incorrectly heat treated, potentially causing a fracture and wheel separation.
Airstream is recalling 2015-2016 Interstate Grand Tour and Lounge Extended vehicles because improperly tightened electrical wiring may overheat and cause a fire.
BMW is recalling 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles because the power steering system may fail, requiring extra effort to steer and increasing crash risk.
Newmar is recalling 119 model year 2007-2008 motorhomes because tight wheel bearings may overheat and cause a fire.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2014-2016 S63 AMG vehicles because a software error may cause the engine to stall and fail to restart, increasing crash risk.
The RV Factory is recalling 2015-2016 Avion Azure motorhomes because an improperly placed weld on the underfloor seat bracket may cause the bracket to break in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Toyota is recalling 2016 Tacoma trucks because incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module, which may loosen over time.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,618 model year 2014-2015 B-Class Electric Drive vehicles because a communication error may cause the electric powertrain to shut down, temporarily immobilizing the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,580 model year 2015 S550 4Matic, AMG S63, and AMG S65 vehicles because front seat belts may be installed on the wrong side, affecting crash protection.
Volvo is recalling 2011-2013 VNL, VAH, and VNM trucks because the fifth wheel locking mechanism may fail, potentially causing the trailer to detach.
Newmar is recalling 86 model year 2016 Bay Star and Canyon Star motorhomes because the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle or disengage properly.
Mack is recalling 2011-2014 Pinnacle trucks because the fifth wheel locking mechanism may fail, risking trailer detachment and a crash.
Autocar is recalling 483 model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles because a stuck brake plunger may cause dragging brakes and loss of control.
Great Dane is recalling 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dolly trailers because axle nut retaining clips may be missing or improperly seated, risking wheel loss and loss of vehicle control.
Volvo is recalling 2009-2015 VN trucks because corrosion of ball joints may cause loss of steering. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and replacement.
E-One is recalling 2014-2015 Cyclone II, Typhoon, and Quest emergency vehicles because the front air bag harness may be disconnected, preventing deployment in a crash.