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NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder

NHTSA's Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing (vPIC): decode a VIN or WMI into make, model, year, trim, plant and vehicle type; list makes, models, manufacturers and their WMIs; look up the decode variable dictionary. Public US federal data, no key.

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Decode the manufacturer identifier 1HG and show the registered manufacturer, make and vehicle type.

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1Request
stringRequired

Full 17-character VIN, or a partial VIN with `*` in unknown positions (e.g. `5UXWX7C5*BA`). Case-insensitive.

boolean

Use DecodeVinValuesExtended, which adds NCSA mapping fields and additional error details.

number

Model year hint sent as vPIC's `modelyear`; improves partial decodes and disambiguates the 10th VIN character.

5 credits
Codefollows the fields above
const result = await firecrawl.scrape({
  alexandria: {
    provider: "vpic-nhtsa-dot-gov",
    capability: "vehicles/decode_vin",
    options: {
      vin: "1HGCM82633A004352",
    },
  },
});
2Response example

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{
  "model_year_hint": null,
  "observed_at_ms": 1790269118685,
  "vehicle": {
    "additional_error_text": null,
    "api_url": "https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/api/vehicles/DecodeVinValues/1HGCM82633A004352?format=json",
    "attributes": {
      "AirBagLocCurtain": "1st and 2nd Rows",
      "AirBagLocFront": "1st Row (Driver and Passenger)",
      "AirBagLocSide": "1st Row (Driver and Passenger)",
      "BedType": "Not Applicable",
      "BodyCabType": "Not Applicable",
      "BodyClass": "Coupe",
      "BusFloorConfigType": "Not Applicable",
      "BusType": "Not Applicable",
      "CustomMotorcycleType": "Not Applicable",
      "DisplacementCC": "2998.832712",
      "DisplacementCI": "183",
      "DisplacementL": "2.998832712",
      "Doors": "2",
      "EngineConfiguration": "V-Shaped",
      "EngineCylinders": "6",
      "EngineHP": "240",
      "EngineModel": "J30A4",
      "ErrorCode": "0",
      "ErrorText": "0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct",
      "FuelTypePrimary": "Gasoline",
      "GVWR": "Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)",
      "GVWR_to": "Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)",
      "Make": "HONDA",
      "MakeID": "474",
      "Manufacturer": "AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.",
      "ManufacturerId": "988",
      "Model": "Accord",
      "ModelID": "1861",
      "ModelYear": "2003",
      "MotorcycleChassisType": "Not Applicable",
      "MotorcycleSuspensionType": "Not Applicable",
      "OtherRestraintSystemInfo": "Seat Belt (Rr center position)",
      "PlantCity": "MARYSVILLE",
      "PlantCountry": "UNITED STATES (USA)",
      "PlantState": "OHIO",
      "SeatBeltsAll": "Manual",
      "TrailerBodyType": "Not Applicable",
      "TrailerType": "Not Applicable",
      "TransmissionSpeeds": "5",
      "TransmissionStyle": "Automatic",
      "Trim": "EX-V6",
      "VIN": "1HGCM82633A004352",
      "ValveTrainDesign": "Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)",
      "VehicleDescriptor": "1HGCM826*3A",
      "VehicleType": "PASSENGER CAR"
    },
    "base_price": null,
    "battery_kwh": null,
    "body_cab_type": "Not Applicable",
    "body_class": "Coupe",
    "decoded": true,
    "decoded_clean": true,
    "destination_market": null,
    "displacement_cc": "2998.832712",
    "displacement_l": "2.998832712",
    "doors": "2",
    "drive_type": null,
    "electrification_level": null,
    "engine_configuration": "V-Shaped",
    "engine_cylinders": "6",
    "engine_hp": "240",
    "engine_kw": null,
    "engine_manufacturer": null,
    "engine_model": "J30A4",
    "error_codes": [
      "0"
    ],
    "error_text": "0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct",
    "fuel_type_primary": "Gasoline",
    "fuel_type_secondary": null,
    "gvwr": "Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)",
    "make": "HONDA",
    "make_id": 474,
    "manufacturer": "AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.",
    "manufacturer_id": 988,
    "model": "Accord",
    "model_id": 1861,
    "model_year": 2003,
    "ncsa_body_type": null,
    "ncsa_make": null,
    "ncsa_model": null,
    "plant_city": "MARYSVILLE",
    "plant_company_name": null,
    "plant_country": "UNITED STATES (USA)",
    "plant_state": "OHIO",
    "seat_rows": null,
    "seats": null,
    "series": null,
    "series2": null,
    "source_url": "https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/VinDecoder?VIN=1HGCM82633A004352",
    "suggested_vin": null,
    "transmission_speeds": "5",
    "transmission_style": "Automatic",
    "trim": "EX-V6",
    "trim2": null,
    "vehicle_descriptor": "1HGCM826*3A",
    "vehicle_type": "PASSENGER CAR",
    "vin": "1HGCM82633A004352"
  },
  "vin": "1HGCM82633A004352"
}

Use cases

7

Built-in skills that call NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder.

Uses NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSA, Kelley Blue Book, CarGurus, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)+1Auto loan collateral value checkUse when an auto loan underwriter is checking whether the vehicle behind a loan application supports the amount requested. Decodes the VIN, reads book values, compares the dealer's price with market value for similar listings, checks for open recalls, and reads current auto loan rates, then states the loan-to-value position.6 capabilitiesUse
Uses NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSAFleet recall and complaint sweepUse when a fleet manager wants a quarterly safety sweep of every vehicle in the fleet. Decodes VINs in bulk, lists open recall campaigns and remedies by model, reads owner complaints that point to problems not yet recalled, and pulls crash ratings, then builds a shop schedule and watch list.5 capabilitiesUse
Uses NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSA, Nissan USA dealer locator and inventoryService lane recall outreach planUse when a dealership service director is planning recall outreach to fill shop capacity. Reads open recall campaigns for the brand's recent model years with their remedies, owner complaint volume by component, and nearby same-brand dealers competing for the same owners, then prioritises campaigns and outreach areas.5 capabilitiesUse
Uses Cars & Bids, NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSACollector car auction bid ceilingUse before bidding on an enthusiast car auction on Cars & Bids. Reads the listing and its bid and comment history, verifies the VIN decode against what the seller claims, checks recalls, and prices the car against recent sold comparables to set a walk-away bid.7 capabilitiesUse
Uses AuctionTime, NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSAEquipment auction pre-bid checkUse before bidding on a work truck, trailer or heavy equipment lot on AuctionTime. Reads the lot's specs, hours and seller, decodes the VIN or serial for trucks and checks NHTSA recalls, and pulls comparable lots from upcoming and closed sales to set a maximum bid.6 capabilitiesUse
Uses bid.cars, NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoder, NHTSA, Kelley Blue BookSalvage auction rebuild economicsUse when a rebuilder, exporter or used-car dealer is deciding whether to bid on a damaged or salvage-title car at auction. Reads the lot's damage and odometer, prices it against similar sold lots, decodes the VIN and checks open recalls, and compares with clean-title retail value to set a maximum bid that leaves room for repair and branding discount.6 capabilitiesUse
Uses Cars & Bids, Wikipedia, NHTSA vPIC vehicle decoderClassic consignment listing prepUse when a consignment specialist at a classic or enthusiast car dealer is preparing an online auction listing. Reads recent sold auctions of the same model, the questions and objections commenters raised on them, similar live auctions, and model history for the write-up, then drafts what the listing must show and a reserve guide.6 capabilitiesUse

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