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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.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2021 motorhomes because an improperly secured battery cable may contact the exhaust manifold and pose a fire risk. Owners should contact Thor Motor Coach for a free inspection and repair.
Forest River is recalling 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat fifth wheel trailers because the spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly and detach from the vehicle, increasing crash and injury risk.
Certain 2021 PJ Trailers models (C5, C4, U8, UL, U6, UC) are recalled because their suspension axles may have missing inner bearings that could cause wheel separation and increase crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes with Dometic stoves due to a potential gas leak that could increase fire risk. The stove's saddle valve bolt may be overtightened, damaging the seal.
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles due to an electrical outlet not properly installed during manufacturing, creating an open electrical wire inside the wall that could increase the risk of fire.
Keystone is recalling certain 2021 Outback travel trailers because the Federal Identification Tag incorrectly states tire pressure should be 65 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI. Underinflated tires could fail and increase crash risk.
Certain 2020-2021 motorhomes built on Sprinter chassis may develop a brake hose chafed by the fender liner, potentially losing brake fluid. Owners should have dealers inspect and replace brake hoses and modify fender liners at no cost.
The 2021 Forest River FR3 recreational vehicle has a wiring harness defect that can cause leveling jacks to deploy while driving, risking loss of vehicle control. Forest River will provide free repairs.
Honda is recalling 2022 Odyssey vehicles because second-row outboard seat frames have deformed locking mechanisms that may prevent them from locking into place. Unlocked seats could move unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2018-2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner trucks due to fuel rail assembly defects that could leak and cause fires in certain conditions.
Airstream is recalling 2020-2021 Globetrotter travel trailers because adhesive on overhead cabinet doors may fail, causing the doors to fall and potentially injure occupants.
Winnebago is recalling approximately 401 model-year 2022 Ekko recreational vehicles. The shower and sink drainage system may leak, causing water infiltration that can lead to electrical fire.
Certain 2021 Keystone Cougar recreational trailers with Solar Prep wiring may have improper electrical connections that increase fire risk. Owners should contact Keystone for free inspection and remounting of the wiring.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers because the outdoor cooktop may be stowed with the propane hose still attached and burner on, increasing fire risk. Forest River will install a bracket to prevent the drawer from being closed while the propane line is attached.
Keystone is recalling 2019–2021 Outback recreational trailers for inadequate frame rail support that may cause buckling and crash risk. Owners should contact 1-866-425-4369 for the free frame reinforcement repair.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and related models because the rear view camera may malfunction during startup, showing a black screen or frozen image, reducing visibility when reversing and increasing crash risk.
Aluma KLM recalls 2021 Aluma trailers for loose front latch rivet nuts that may cause the mounting bracket to disengage, tilting the trailer bed unexpectedly and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install replacement hardware free of charge.
Volvo Trucks is recalling 2022 VNL trucks due to electronic control software that may cause the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2021 travel trailers because the breakaway safety switch may not engage the trailer brakes during separation from the tow vehicle. This defect can cause loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
BMW is recalling hybrid X3, 330e, X5, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE models with loose battery welds that may cause short-circuits and fire. All vehicles have already been remedied.
Volkswagen recalls 2022 Taos all-wheel-drive vehicles for a software defect that may cause engine stall when stopping, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with damaged relays that may activate the horn or starter indefinitely, creating a fire hazard. Dealers will replace affected relays free of charge.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling 2021 Mallard travel trailers because the liquid propane hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle, increasing the risk of fire.
DTNA is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. An undersized wire in the ground harness may cause a melted connector, leading to engine stall and increasing crash risk.
Arcimoto is recalling 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. A firmware defect in the inverter may cause the vehicle's battery to shutdown without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.