New VIN tool to search recalls, make, models, etc

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Car buyers and owners can use a vehicle’s identification number to identify open or unrepaired safety recalls with a new search tool released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Consumers enter a VIN to find out whether the vehicle has any open, unrepaired recalls and whether the automaker has a fix available.

http://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/

You can also search for technical data as well without a VIN:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues

Databases can provide you an in-depth record of Safety Issues for Vehicles, Child Restraints, Tires, and Equipment. Safety Issues include all safety recalls for your product as well as safety complaints other users have filed. You may also find any relevant service bulletins or NHTSA investigation documents.