Decode any VIN and check open NHTSA safety recalls directly in your AI assistant. Free, official US government data, no auth. Tools: decode_vin (full specs, recalls, and maintenance from a 17-character VIN) and check_recalls (open NHTSA recalls by make/model/year).
Overview
CheckMyVIN MCP Server
Decode any US-market vehicle's VIN and check open NHTSA safety recalls — directly inside your AI assistant. Free, official US government data, no authentication required.
Tools
- decode_vin — Full NHTSA VPIC specs, every open recall, and engine-keyed maintenance from a 17-character VIN, plus a shareable report URL.
- check_recalls — Open NHTSA recalls by make, model, and year, when no VIN is available.
Connect (Claude Desktop)
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{ "mcpServers": { "checkmyvin": { "command": "npx", "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://checkmyvin.net/api/mcp"] } } }
Details
- Transport: Streamable HTTP (stateless)
- Auth: None
- Data: Official NHTSA VPIC + Recalls API (US federal database)
- Free tier: 100 requests per IP per UTC day
- Docs: https://checkmyvin.net/docs/mcp
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"checkmyvin": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://checkmyvin.net/api/mcp"
]
}
}
}