NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) - Early Warning Reporting - EWR

Manufacturers of motor vehicles, motor vehicle equipment, child safety systems, and tires are required to submit Early Warning Reporting (EWR) information and documentation to NHTSA in order to comply with the Transportation Recall, Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) act. Public or non-confidential manufacturer EWR data is accessible from the web site.Use the EWR Data Search pages to search for manufacturer EWR data associated with Production (for Light Vehicles only), Property Damage, and Death and Injury records.