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When a vehicle has an open NHTSA recall, the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge. If your defects are related to an unremedied recall, that history can directly strengthen a lemon law claim. Search the full NHTSA database below.
Key Takeaways
Live data from api.nhtsa.gov — no login needed
Open recalls can directly support a lemon law claim
Unremedied recalls — document the shop visit dates
Search any make, model, and model year
Data source: NHTSA Recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov). Queries run live in your browser — no intermediary. Results reflect the official NHTSA recall database and may not include all manufacturer service campaigns. NHTSA coverage is incomplete for newer or uncommon vehicles; an empty result does not mean no defects exist.
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