Vehicle Recalls API
Access comprehensive recall data on millions of vehicles from all North American manufacturers, all in one place.
After issuing recalls, manufacturers fix the safety defect. Sometimes, the vehicle is bought back by the manufacturers and titled as lemon. We are aware that recall information is essential to many automotive businesses like dealerships, fleet vehicles, car rental agencies, or auto services shops and mechanics.
Our Vehicle Recalls API is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of businesses, from auto manufacturers to insurance providers to dealerships and repair shops. Here are just a few of the benefits our API can offer
Calling Vehicle Recalls API
You can call vehicle recalls API with:
- Year,make and model
- VIN
Calling our safety recalls API delivers you accurate vehicle recalls issued by the manufacturers or NHTSA.
Call our recalls API with and get access to:
- Date when recall issued
- Campaign number
- Manufacturer recall number
- Component/auto part at safety risk
- Date of manufacture
- Summary of the issue
- Consequence of the issue if not resolved
- Remedy to fix the issue
- Number of units affected
{
"status": "success",
"data": [
{
"campaign_id": "20V315000",
"recall_date": "2020-05-29",
"summary": "Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.",
"consequences": "Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.",
"remedy": "Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.",
"component_affected": "LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH",
"notes": "Nissan North America, Inc.",
"recall_no": null,
"affected_units": null,
"last_update": null,
"notification_type": null,
"issued_by": null,
"manufacture_recall_number": null,
"category": null,
"manufacture_data": null,
"cmvss": null
},
{
"campaign_id": "19V654000",
"recall_date": "2019-09-13",
"summary": "Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"",
"consequences": "The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.",
"component_affected": "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA",
"notes": "Nissan North America, Inc.",
"recall_no": null,
"affected_units": null,
"last_update": null,
"notification_type": null,
"issued_by": null,
"manufacture_recall_number": null,
"category": null,
"manufacture_data": null,
"cmvss": null
},
{
"campaign_id": "19V654000",
"recall_date": "2019-09-11",
"summary": "Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"",
"consequences": "The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.",
"remedy": "Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.",
"component_affected": "Back over prevention: sensing system: camera",
"notes": null,
"recall_no": null,
"affected_units": "1228830",
"last_update": null,
"notification_type": null,
"issued_by": null,
"manufacture_recall_number": null,
"category": null,
"manufacture_data": null,
"cmvss": null
},
{
"campaign_id": "20V315000",
"recall_date": "2020-05-27",
"summary": "Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.",
"consequences": "Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.",
"remedy": "Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.",
"component_affected": "Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch",
"notes": null,
"recall_no": "R20A7",
"affected_units": "1831818",
"last_update": null,
"notification_type": null,
"issued_by": null,
"manufacture_recall_number": null,
"category": null,
"manufacture_data": null,
"cmvss": null
}
]
}
How Vehicle Databases Recalls API helps in recall marketing?
Target communication
The Recall data API offers up-to-date info on any potential recalls affecting a customer’s vehicle, enabling dealerships to communicate this information quickly and efficiently via email, SMS, or direct mail. By doing so, customers are more likely to bring their vehicles in for service, boosting their recall completion rate.
Customer Satisfaction
Proactively informing customers about recalls allows dealerships to demonstrate their commitment to safety and satisfaction, which can foster trust and loyalty. This could lead to increased business opportunities in the future.
Streamlined Operations
With the right info at their fingertips, dealerships can save time and money when identifying and repairing any recall issues thanks to a streamlined process. This enables them to provide quicker and more cost-effective service to their customers.
Compliance Improvement
With the help of an API for tracking recall data, service dealerships can make sure they follow all relevant rules and regulations; this lowers the risk of liability issues while preserving the reputation of the dealership.
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