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Safety recalls

Safety recalls costs €0.10 per successful result from a RevalVIN wallet or €0.99 as a single card purchase. US recall campaigns with consequence, remedy and park-it warnings. Coverage: United States.

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Wallet price€0.10
Card price€0.99
TierEssential
CoverageUnited States records

What it tells you

  • US recall campaigns for a make, model and model year
  • The affected component, the consequence and the remedy
  • Warnings to stop driving or park outside, and whether the fix is an over-the-air update

What you need

Required: Make, Model and Model year.

Included in

Complete report. See report pricing.

Where it works

Available for 1 country.

Example output

Illustrative sample data, not a real vehicle.

  • 1 recall campaign
  • electrical system: The positive battery cable may lose connection with the starter, possibly causing a no-start or stall.
  • Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the battery cable connection, free of charge.
Show the sample JSON response
{
  "count": 1,
  "hasRecalls": true,
  "recalls": [
    {
      "manufacturer": "BMW of North America, LLC",
      "reportReceivedDate": "14/03/2019",
      "component": "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM",
      "summary": "The positive battery cable may lose connection with the starter, possibly causing a no-start or stall.",
      "consequence": "Loss of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.",
      "remedy": "Dealers will inspect and secure the battery cable connection, free of charge.",
      "modelYear": "2016",
      "make": "BMW",
      "model": "X6",
      "parkIt": false,
      "parkOutside": false,
      "overTheAirUpdate": false
    }
  ]
}

API: GET /v1/recalls. Developer API access is in preview and requires activation.

Limitations

  • Records cover vehicles sold in the United States.
  • Recalls are listed per model and year. Ask a dealer whether a specific car has already been repaired.

Individual vehicle records, not a comprehensive accident, title or ownership report. Missing records do not prove a clean history.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a safety recall check cost?

€0.10 per successful result from a prepaid wallet, or €0.99 as a one-off card purchase. If the lookup fails or returns nothing, the wallet charge is restored.

Where does a safety recall check work?

It covers United States.

What do I need to run a safety recall check?

You need make, model and model year.

Run a safety recall check

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