Bring Vin Decoding
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Create your Vinkius account to connect NHTSA Vehicle Safety to Claude Code and start using all 13 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP Server?
Connect to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and access US vehicle safety data through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- VIN Decoding — Decode any 17-character VIN to reveal make, model, year, engine, transmission and safety features
- Recall Search — Search safety recalls by make, model and year or by campaign number
- Consumer Complaints — Browse vehicle owner complaints filed with NHTSA by make, model or ODI number
- Safety Ratings — Check NHTSA crash test ratings (overall, frontal, side, rollover)
- Car Seat Stations — Find certified car seat inspection stations by ZIP code or GPS coordinates
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — NHTSA data is open government data
- Start exploring vehicle safety data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Car Buyers — check safety ratings, recalls and complaint history before purchasing
- Car Owners — look up recalls for your vehicle and find nearby car seat inspection stations
- Researchers — analyze safety data, complaint trends and recall patterns
Built-in capabilities (13)
Returns comprehensive vehicle specifications from the NHTSA database. Decode a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Returns station name, address, phone, hours and distance. Useful for finding nearby car seat safety checks. Find car seat inspection stations by coordinates
Returns station name, address, phone, hours and appointment requirements. Useful for parents needing car seat safety checks. Find car seat inspection stations by ZIP code
Returns failure description, consequences, remedy, component, mileage and dates. Get complaint details by ODI number
Returns complaints filed by vehicle owners including component, failure description, consequences, mileage at failure and date. At least one parameter recommended. Search consumer complaints by make, model and year
Useful for discovering which brands were active in a particular year. Get all manufacturers for a specific model year
Useful for discovering the full lineup of a brand. Get all models for a specific manufacturer
Useful for discovering what models a brand offered in a particular year. Get models for a manufacturer in a specific year
Returns component, summary, consequence, remedy, manufacturer notes, dates and affected vehicle count. Get recall details by campaign number
Returns recall details including campaign number, component affected, summary, remedy, manufacturer, dates and affected vehicle count. At least one parameter (make, model, year) is recommended. Search safety recalls by make, model and year
Returns overall rating and detailed breakdown by crash type. Get safety rating for a specific vehicle by NHTSA ID
Returns overall rating and breakdown by frontal crash, side crash and rollover. If only year provided, returns all vehicles for that year. Add make and model for specific vehicle ratings. Get NHTSA safety ratings for vehicles
g. Passenger Car, Truck, SUV, Motorcycle, Trailer). Useful for discovering what categories a manufacturer produces. Get vehicle types for a specific manufacturer
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers NHTSA Vehicle Safety as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 13 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where NHTSA Vehicle Safety data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using NHTSA Vehicle Safety tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
NHTSA Vehicle Safety in Claude Code
Why run NHTSA Vehicle Safety with Vinkius?
The NHTSA Vehicle Safety connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 13 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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This dashboard is included when you connect NHTSA Vehicle Safety using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect NHTSA Vehicle Safety to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
NHTSA Vehicle Safety for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and NHTSA Vehicle Safety is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No! NHTSA data is completely free and open government data. No authentication required.
What is a VIN?
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. It encodes the manufacturer, model, year, engine type, assembly plant and more. Find it on your dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Can I check recalls for my car?
Yes! Use get_recalls_by_vehicle with your car's make, model and year. Or use decode_vin with your VIN for complete vehicle details including any open recalls.
What do safety ratings mean?
NHTSA rates vehicles 1-5 stars in frontal crash, side crash and rollover tests. Overall rating combines all categories. 5 stars is the highest safety rating.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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