NHTSA Vehicle Safety Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Get real-time vehicle recall data and crash ratings for any car model.
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Why people use NHTSA Vehicle Safety
NHTSA Vehicle Safety for Automotive Recall Research
With the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP, you just tell your agent what car you're looking at. It pulls the recall history, safety ratings, and owner complaints into a clean summary. You get the facts without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official US vehicle safety data without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking a used car
A buyer asks the agent to check recalls for a 2022 Ford F-150.
- Real-world use case 02
Market research
A researcher wants to know common issues with a specific brand.
- Real-world use case 03
Parental safety
A parent needs to know where to get a car seat checked.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete NHTSA Vehicle Safety capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NHTSA Vehicle Safety.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through NHTSA Vehicle Safety.
- 01 Capability
Get complaints by vehicle
Pulls owner complaints including failure descriptions and mileage. It helps you see what specific parts are failing most often.
- 02 Capability
Get makes for year
Lists all manufacturers active in a specific model year. Use this to see which brands were on the road during a certain time.
- 03 Capability
Get models for make year
Lists models offered by a brand in a specific year. This helps you see the specific lineup for a certain production year.
- 04 Capability
Get recalls by vehicle
Searches for safety recalls using make, model, and year. It's the easiest way to check if a car model has open safety issues.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through NHTSA Vehicle Safety.
- 05 Capability
Get safety rating by vehicle id
Gets a crash test rating breakdown for a specific vehicle ID. Use this to see how a car performed in specific types of crashes.
- 06 Capability
Get safety ratings
Pulls overall and crash-specific ratings for vehicles. It provides a quick look at how safe a car is across all categories.
- 07 Capability
Get vehicle types for make
Lists categories like trucks or SUVs for a specific manufacturer. This shows you what types of vehicles a brand actually builds.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through NHTSA Vehicle Safety.
- 08 Capability
Get models for make
Shows the full lineup of models for a specific brand. It helps you see every car a manufacturer produced.
- 09 Capability
Decode vin
Reveals full vehicle specifications from a 17-character VIN. It tells you the exact engine, transmission, and safety features.
- 10 Capability
Get car seat stations by location
Finds nearby car seat safety checks using GPS coordinates. This is great for finding help while you are already out.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through NHTSA Vehicle Safety.
- 11 Capability
Get car seat stations by zip
Finds inspection stations by ZIP code with appointment info. Use this to find local help without sharing your exact coordinates.
- 12 Capability
Get complaint by odi
Retrieves specific failure details using an ODI number. It lets you look up a single complaint's history and consequences.
- 13 Capability
Get recalls by campaign
Returns specific details for a recall based on its campaign number. This gives you the full history of a specific safety action.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NHTSA Vehicle Safety to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NHTSA Vehicle Safety from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NHTSA Vehicle Safety, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NHTSA Vehicle Safety for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NHTSA Vehicle Safety URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NHTSA Vehicle Safety in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nhtsa-vehicle-safety": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NHTSA Vehicle Safety
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NHTSA Vehicle Safety, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nhtsa-vehicle-safety": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NHTSA Vehicle Safety
Ask Copilot: "Using NHTSA Vehicle Safety, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nhtsa-vehicle-safety": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NHTSA Vehicle Safety
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NHTSA Vehicle Safety, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nhtsa-vehicle-safety": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NHTSA Vehicle Safety
Ask Cline: "Using NHTSA Vehicle Safety, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nhtsa-vehicle-safety --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6LKUezYzCRfVH5xOXhouONELyEpDfqS22G1rekh5/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NHTSA Vehicle Safety
Ask Claude: "Using NHTSA Vehicle Safety, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NHTSA can move forward.
This is for automotive researchers, used car dealers, and parents who need reliable safety data without the headache of navigating complex government portals.
Used Car Sales Associate
Checks a vehicle's recall and complaint history in seconds before meeting a customer.
Automotive Researcher
Pulls large sets of consumer complaints to identify recurring mechanical trends.
New Parent
Finds the nearest certified car seat inspection station using just a ZIP code.
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Before you connect
Questions about NHTSA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP check for recalls on my specific car?
Yes, it pulls recall history by make, model, and year. This allows you to quickly see if your specific vehicle has any open safety issues from the government.
How do I find car seat inspection stations with the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP?
You can ask the agent to find stations near your ZIP code or your current coordinates. It will provide the station name, address, phone number, and hours.
Can the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP decode a VIN for me?
Yes, it returns the make, model, year, engine type, and transmission details from a 17-character VIN. It's a fast way to verify car specs.
Does the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP show consumer complaints?
Yes, it pulls owner complaints including failure descriptions and mileage. This helps you see what real-world problems other drivers are experiencing.
Can I use the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP to see crash test ratings?
Yes, it provides overall and crash-specific ratings from NHTSA. You can check how a car performs in frontal, side, and rollover crashes.
Do I need an API key for the NHTSA Vehicle Safety MCP?
No, you don't need an API key. It uses open government data, so you can start using it immediately without any extra setup.
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.
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