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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.
Kia Motors recalls 2020–2021 Rio vehicles due to brake master cylinder manufacturing defects that can reduce braking performance. The defect may cause longer pedal travel and extended stopping distance, increasing crash risk.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling 2019-2021 Road Warrior and 2020-2021 Cyclone trailers because wire securement lugs may be improperly tightened. Loose wires can cause electrical arcing and increase fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with potentially over-cured Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires. Over-cured tires can cause sidewall breaks or tread separation, increasing crash risk.
Certain 2021 Winnebago motorhomes are being recalled because the power bed motor may fail internally, causing the bed to extend before the safety strap engages. This can result in the bed falling unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury or death.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles because the passenger air bag vent may open prematurely during deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Aprilia is recalling 2021 Tuono 660 and RS 660 motorcycles because the engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment, risking sudden engine stall and crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles due to a defect in the driver's side frontal air bag module. Missing metal tabs may prevent proper air bag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
General Motors is recalling 7,199 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles because the tire and loading information placard lists load capacity 51 pounds higher than intended, increasing the risk of vehicle overload and crashes.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020–2021 Vibe trailers because the roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing. Without proper ventilation, the refrigerator could overheat and create a fire risk, or carbon monoxide could accumulate inside the trailer.
2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled due to a faulty seat position switch that may prevent airbags and seatbelt force limiters from activating during a crash. MBUSA will replace the switches free of charge.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG and 2020–2021 GLB250 vehicles because the side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach and create a road hazard.
Navistar recalls 2021 International trucks for defective air brake check valves that may cause unintended brake application and increase crash risk. The SC-3 valve's retainer is not properly seated.
Certain 2021 International RH and LT vehicles have a defective spring brake chamber that may allow the parking brake to malfunction, increasing crash risk. Navistar will replace the defective brake chambers at no cost.
Mack trucks (2018-2022) with electronic stability control may drift out of their lane at certain speeds, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the control units free of charge.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2020-2021 RAM 1500 trucks built without a retaining clip securing the brake pedal to the brake system. The missing clip can cause the brake pedal to separate, preventing drivers from applying the brakes and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Jetta and Tiguan vehicles because bolts may be missing from front seat tracks. Missing bolts allow seats to move freely, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
BMW and Toyota are recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and Supra vehicles due to insufficient fuel tank welds that may cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk. Owners should contact their dealer for a free replacement.
Certain 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles have improperly closed headlight aiming caps that can be adjusted horizontally. This can increase glare and reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2021 Revel motorhomes. The auxiliary alternator belt may wear and detach, which could cause loss of power steering control and increase the risk of crashes.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles with inaccurate Federal Placards that may understate the vehicle's weight, risking tire damage and crashes from overloading.
Icon Vehicle Dynamics is recalling Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks sold with its centerline stabilizer kit. The foam ring in the shock assembly may block piston ports, causing steering to lock up and increasing crash risk.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2021 Micro Minnie trailers equipped with undersized axles that may break under the vehicle's weight, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles because the transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, potentially causing a transmission fluid leak that could lead to an engine compartment fire.
Jayco is recalling 2020-2021 Entegra Qwest motorhomes and related Jayco models because front seat wiring harnesses may be routed incorrectly, creating a risk of unexpected or failed airbag deployment.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2021 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with incorrect weight-rating labels. Incorrectly labeled trucks could be overloaded, increasing crash risk.