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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.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles because they may lack rear reflector assemblies, reducing visibility to other drivers.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014-2015 motorcycles because the clutch master cylinder may fail to disengage the clutch, increasing crash risk.
Land Rover is recalling 2015 LR4 vehicles because an ABS software error may disable stability and traction control systems, increasing crash risk.
Spartan Motors is recalling 66 model year 2015 K3 chassis because tag axle suspension hangers may move, causing the axle to shift off center and increasing crash risk.
Grand Design is recalling specific 2015-2016 Reflection and Solitude trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Trans-Air is recalling 835 GM G3500 and G4500 vans modified with specific compressor kits due to a loose electrical connection that may cause a vehicle fire.
KTM is recalling 409 model year 2015 690 Enduro R motorcycles because the rear brake line may be damaged, potentially causing a loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Lippert Components is recalling specific trailer axle hubs because wheel mounting studs may fail, potentially causing wheel separation and a crash.
Hino is recalling 2015-2016 238, 258, 268, and 338 trucks because overtightened front axle U-bolts may fail, causing loss of steering.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2015-2016 Keystone and Dutchmen trailers because wheel studs may break, potentially causing the wheel to detach.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 238 model year 2015-2016 travel and fifth wheel trailers because slide room screws may fail, allowing the room to extend while driving and increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks because pressing the cruise control decrease button increases speed, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling 91,800 MINI Cooper vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash due to a faulty seat mat.
Autocar is recalling 2013-2015 ACX front-end loader garbage trucks because mounting brackets may fail, causing the cross member to detach and creating road hazards.
General Motors is recalling specific 2004 Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles because a leaking valve cover gasket may cause engine oil to drip onto the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Bosch is recalling fuel delivery modules with improper nickel plating that may cause the fuel pump to fail, leading to vehicle stalling and increased crash risk.
Forest River is recalling specific 2015-2016 fifth wheel and travel trailers because slide room screws may fail, allowing the room to extend while driving and increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles because the electronic parking brake may not fully retract, causing excessive heat and potential fire.
Heartland is recalling 2015-2016 fifth wheel and travel trailers because bolts attaching the expanding room may fail, causing the room to extend while driving and increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks because inadequate axle lubrication may cause bearing failure, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Nissan is recalling 2014 Rogue vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Heartland is recalling 2015 fifth wheel and travel trailers because a rivet on the quad entry steps may shear, causing the steps to fail and increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 3,646 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles because the sunroof may continue closing after the vehicle is turned off, posing an injury risk.
Oshkosh is recalling 2014-2015 S-Series Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because air tanks may hold insufficient volume, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Routan vehicles because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling safety systems like airbags.