nhtsa_checkRecalls
Check for open safety recalls on vehicles using NHTSA data to inform customers during insurance quoting, policy reviews, and claim investigations.
Instructions
Check for open safety recalls on a vehicle using the NHTSA Recalls API.
This API searches the NHTSA database for any open safety recalls on the specified vehicle.
Returns for each recall:
Recall campaign number
Recall date
Component description
Summary of the defect
Consequence of the defect
Corrective action/remedy
Manufacturer's recall number
Whether the recall is safety-related
Use this to:
Inform customers of open recalls when quoting
Check recalls during annual review
Verify recalls during claim investigation
Due diligence before binding policies
IMPORTANT:
Always inform customers of open recalls
Document in notes if recalls are found
Some states require disclosure of recall information
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| make | No | Vehicle make (optional, improves search) | |
| model | No | Vehicle model (optional, improves search) | |
| modelYear | No | Model year (optional but recommended) | |
| vin | Yes | 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (required) |