DOT Transportation / 美国交通部

DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 MCP Connector for Claude

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Official U.S. DOT transportation data — decode VINs, check safety recalls, and audit ratings via AI.

8 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your automotive research and transportation safety audits with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). By connecting DOT APIs to your agent, you transform complex VIN decoding, safety recall checking, and star rating retrieval into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve detailed vehicle specifications from a 17-digit VIN, access the latest NHTSA safety recalls for specific makes and models, and audit official consumer complaints without you ever needing to navigate the comprehensive NHTSA or vPIC portals. Whether you are conducting vehicle history research or coordinating a fleet safety audit, your agent acts as a real-time transportation data coordinator, providing accurate results from a single, authorized source.

What you can do

  • VIN Orchestration — Decode any 17-digit VIN to retrieve model year, make, engine specs, and body class.
  • Safety Auditing — Retrieve official safety recalls and 5-star safety ratings (NCAP) for millions of vehicles.
  • Complaint Monitoring — Access official consumer complaints filed with NHTSA to identify recurring vehicle issues.
  • Manufacturer Discovery — List vehicle manufacturers, identify plant locations, and lookup WMI identifiers.
  • Fleet Coordination — Gather comprehensive technical and safety metadata for entire lists of vehicle makes and models.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Optionally enter your Data.gov API Key for enhanced access
  3. Start managing your transportation data through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Automotive Researchers & Buyers — automate the gathering of safety and technical metadata through natural language.
  • Fleet Managers — coordinate safety audits and recall checks for multiple vehicle types directly from your workspace.
  • Developers — integrate professional-grade transportation APIs into your AI-driven daily routines.
  • Transportation Advocates — stay updated with official safety ratings and consumer feedback trends.
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8 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

decode_vin_details

Decode Vehicle Identification Number

find_wmi_info

Lookup WMI from VIN

get_manufacturer_info

Get manufacturer details

get_safety_recalls

Check vehicle safety recalls

get_types_for_make

) produced by a make. Get vehicle types for make

get_vehicle_complaints

Check owner complaints

get_vehicle_safety_ratings

Get NCAP star ratings

list_all_makes

List vehicle manufacturers

See how to talk to your AI agent using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.

Decode this VIN: '1FTFW1ED5KFA88210'.

I've decoded the VIN. This is a 2019 Ford F-150 with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 4x4 drive system. It was manufactured in the United States. Would you like me to check for any active safety recalls for this model?

Check for safety recalls for a 2022 Tesla Model 3.

I've retrieved the recall list for the 2022 Tesla Model 3. There are 2 active recalls, including one related to the 'Autopilot' software and another for the 'Window Automatic Reversal System'. Should I provide the detailed summary for each?

What is the 5-star safety rating for the 2023 Honda CR-V?

According to the NHTSA NCAP ratings, the 2023 Honda CR-V (SUV 4WD) has received an overall safety rating of 5 stars. It scored highly in both frontal and side crash tests. Would you like me to check for any consumer complaints filed for this model?

Most NHTSA and vPIC APIs are public and do not require a key. However, providing a Data.gov API Key can provide higher rate limits and access to more comprehensive transportation datasets.

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