Vehicle
Recall Data
Access recall data for specific vehicles by VIN.
Overview
Recall Data helps identify and address recalls for specific vehicles. This data includes information on recalls, safety risks, remedies, and manufacturer notes. Vehicle owners, dealerships, and repair shops can use this data to ensure vehicles are safe and comply with safety standards.
Capabilities | Description |
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Open Recalls | Get open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN. |
Recall Count | Access recall count for a specific year, make, and model. |
Open Recalls
Get open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN.
VIN: 1FTER4EH2KLA10371
{
"vin": "1FTER4EH2KLA10371",
"status": true,
"year": "2019",
"make": "FORD",
"model": "Ranger",
"manufacturer_id": 2,
"recalls_available": true,
"number_of_recalls": 1,
"refresh_date": "Apr 30,2024",
"recalls": [
{
"nhtsa_recall_number": "19V839",
"mfr_recall_number": "19S43",
"recall_date": "Nov 21,2019",
"recall_description": "ON YOUR VEHICLE, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT TERMINALS IN AN INLINE CONNECTOR WERE MISALIGNED DURING ASSEMBLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF FUNCTION IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TAIL LAMPS. IN THIS CONDITION, YOUR VEHICLE WILL EXHIBIT A RAPIDLY FLASHING TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHEN YOUR TURN SIGNAL IS USED.",
"safety_risk_description": "YOUR REAR TAIL LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THIS INCLUDES THE STOP, TURN, REAR POSITION, AND BACKUP LAMPS, WHICH CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY AND MAY NOT FULLY ALERT OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, TURNING, OR REVERSING, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS NOT AFFECTED. THE LOSS OF REAR TAIL LAMPS COULD BE INTERMITTENT.",
"remedy_description": "FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS AUTHORIZED YOUR DEALER TO INSPECT CONNECTOR C422, CHECKING FOR ANY TERMINAL PUSH OUT, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE HARD-SHELL CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR). SIMULTANEOUSLY, A CONTINUITY CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED ON GROUND CIRCUIT, FROM TAIL LIGHT TO CONNECTOR C422.",
"mfr_recall_status": 11,
"mfr_notes": "TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTPS://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.",
"refresh_date": "Apr 30,2024"
}
]
}
Recall Count
Access recall count for a specific year, make, and model.
2019 Ford Ranger
{
"vehicleId": 12530,
"parkIt": false,
"parkOutSide": false,
"artemisId": 3928722,
"active": false,
"ncapId": 13300,
"modelYear": 2019,
"make": "FORD",
"vehicleModel": "RANGER",
"trim": "PU/EC",
"series": "4x2",
"class": "TRUCK",
"manufacturer": "FORD MOTOR CO.",
"vehiclePicture": "https://static.nhtsa.gov/images/vehicles/13719_st0640_046.png",
"ncapRated": true,
"complaintsCount": 148,
"recallsCount": 8,
"investigationsCount": 0,
"manufacturerCommunicationsCount": 113
}