Tips for VIN Lookup and Vehicle Recalls on SaferCar.gov

WHAT IS THE VIN LOOKUP?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers this tool for people to look up Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to see if they are covered by a safety recall that has yet to be remedied. It reflects information provided to NHTSA by vehicle manufacturers required to have their own public VIN-specific recall Web sites.
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WHERE CAN I FIND IT?
The tool is available online at www.safercar.gov/vinlookup.
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WHY SHOULD I USE IT?
Before purchasing a used vehicle, this tool can help identify recalled vehicles. It can also be used to learn if used vehicles in inventory are subject to un-remedied safety recalls. Lastly, we are here to help our consumers to learn more about how they can use this new tool.

HOW TO USE THE VIN-LOOKUP TOOL
The existence of the new NHTSA VIN-lookup tool makes it quick and easy to use.
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We encourage our customers to use the www.safercar.gov Web site if they have questions on recalls or on other issues involving motor vehicle safety.
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HOW TO FURTHER DIALOGUE WITH CUSTOMERS ABOUT RECALLS
We inform and educate our customers by making available the NHTSA recalls fact sheet.
We suggest that customers sign up for recall alerts on www.safercar.gov for the vehicles they own or that they may be interested in buying or leasing.�