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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.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 and 2021 Atlas vehicles due to driver's side headlights that may have been aimed too low during production. This misalignment fails to meet federal safety standards and reduces driver visibility.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Wildwood and Salem fifth wheel trailers. The awning rail may detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing crash risk.
PACCAR is recalling approximately 1,097 certain 2020-2021 Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy trucks with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems. The pivot bolts may be too short to properly engage the locking nuts, risking separation from the suspension and potential vehicle crashes.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles for a software error in the transmission control unit that may cause engine stall at high speeds, increasing crash risk. Approximately 76,508 vehicles are affected.
Certain 2020 Audi SQ5 and Q5 vehicles and 2020-2021 Volkswagen models have improperly welded front seat frames. In a rear-end crash, the defective welds could fail and reduce occupant restraint, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 models with a power steering defect. The steering system may lose assist while driving due to a communication fault, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information on their Federal Placards. This could allow operators to unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling the 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toyhauler because the propane line may be routed around sharp edges, which can cause a leak and fire risk. Owners should contact Forest River at 1-260-499-2100 for a free repair.
General Motors is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles because the brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing its required warning label. Without the label, brake fluid could become contaminated with debris, affecting brake performance.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2021 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles for defective rear door latches that may not engage properly or open while driving, creating risk of injury or crashes. Dealers will replace the latches free of charge.
Keystone is recalling 2020-2021 Cougar travel trailers because the cooktop may not be properly sealed from the furnace, causing burner flames to invert and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and seal it free of charge.
Roadtrek is recalling 2020-2021 Zion and Play motorhomes due to a faulty generator regulator that may damage the battery and cause electrical system failure. This creates a risk of injury from battery cap detachment or acid spill.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2021 vehicles with faulty MBUX multimedia software that may disable the backup camera display. The defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, and owners will receive a free software update.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017–2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with halogen headlight assemblies. During bulb replacement, the bulb may dislodge and contact other components, causing melting and increasing fire risk.
KZRV recreational trailers and fifth wheels may have cracked LP gas fittings that can leak, creating a fire hazard. Dealers will replace fittings free of charge.
VanLeigh is recalling certain 2019-2022 Vilano and 2019-2021 Beacon coaches because the water heater housing may not be properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach and creating a fire risk.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers due to a breakaway switch wiring defect that may prevent brakes from engaging. Approximately 39 units are affected.
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner M2 trucks due to brake drum cracking that can cause brake failure and increase crash risk. All vehicles have been remedied.
Jayco and Entegra are recalling certain 2021-2022 Class C motorhomes with loose tie rod clamps that could lead to steering loss and increased crash risk.
Tesla is recalling 2020-2022 Model Y, S, X, and 3 vehicles due to a heat pump software error that reduces windshield defrosting performance. This may decrease driver visibility and increase crash risk.
Tiffin is recalling 2020-2022 Allegro Red motorhomes because the patio awning may have been improperly installed and could detach while driving, increasing crash and injury risk.
Keystone is recalling 2021-2022 Raptor and 2021 Montana RVs with certain Sailun tires that may experience belt separation. Belt separation could cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
Porsche is recalling one 2021 Taycan with misaligned front and rear suspension. The misalignment may cause uneven tire wear and increase crash risk.
Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers with incorrect axle, rims, and tires that can cause overloading and increase crash risk. Free replacement parts are available.
Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey vehicles due to a fuel tank assembly defect that may cause fuel leaks, creating a potential fire risk. No injuries have been reported.