Introduction
The car's vehicle identification number (VIN) is the identifying code for a SPECIFIC automobile. The VIN serves as the car's fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN. A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
Calling the API
The following requirements apply to Vin Decoder API requests:
  1. Every request must specify an API key provided to you. Your API key is available in the Customer Console's API Access pane.
  2. Requested VIN to be a valid 17 characters (digits and capital letters) code.
  3. The Api key must be passed in the Header with key "Auth-Key" and value of API Key.
Methods
Below table describes methods available for VIN API
Method Type Ext. URL Description
URIs relative to https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3
Decode GET /activities/vin Returns a list of channel activity events that match the request criteria. For example, you can retrieve events associated with a particular channel or with the user's own channel.

Request:

https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/activities/vin

Response:

Element Format Description Sub Description
1 Status int Request Status The status code of request
2 Message string Status Message The status message of request
3 ResponseTime DateTime Response Time
4 Result array Result Array of Result of Vin Decode
4.1 ABS string Antilock Brake System Antilock Brake System or ABS means a portion of a service brake system that automatically controls the degree of rotational wheel slip during braking by:
(1) Sensing the rate of angular rotation of the wheels;
(2) Transmitting signals regarding the rate of wheel angular rotation to one or more controlling devices which interpret those signals and generate responsive controlling output signals;
and
(3) Transmitting those controlling signals to one or more modulator devices which adjust brake actuating forces in response to those signals.
4.2 ActiveSafetySysNote string Active Safety System Note
4.3 AdaptiveCruiseControl string Adaptive cruise control Adaptive cruise control is similar to conventional cruise control in that it maintains the vehicle's pre-set speed.
However, unlike conventional cruise control, this new system can automatically adjust speed in order to maintain a proper distance between vehicles in the same lane. This is achieved through a radar headway sensor, digital signal processor and longitudinal controller. If the lead vehicle slows down, or if another object is detected, the system sends a signal to the engine or braking system to decelerate. Then, when the road is clear, the system will re-accelerate the vehicle back to the set speed.
4.4 AdaptiveDrivingBeam string Adaptive driving beam Adaptive driving beam is a type of front-lighting system that lets upper beam headlamps adapt their beam patterns to create shaded areas around oncoming and preceding vehicles to improve long-range visibility for the driver without causing discomfort, distraction, or glare to other road users.
4.5 AdaptiveHeadlights string Adaptive Headlights
4.6 AirBagLocCurtain string Curtain Air Bag Locations Air bag location information are required fields for passenger cars, MPVs (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs) and truck (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs)
4.7 AirBagLocFront string Front Air Bag Locations Air bag location information are required fields for passenger cars, MPVs (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs) and truck (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs)
4.8 AirBagLocKnee string Knee Air Bag Locations Air bag location information are required fields for passenger cars, MPVs (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs) and truck (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs)
4.9 AirBagLocSeatCushion string Seat Cushion Air Bag Locations Air bag location information are required fields for passenger cars, MPVs (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs) and truck (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs)
4.10 AirBagLocSide string Side Air Bag Locations Air bag location information are required fields for passenger cars, MPVs (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs) and truck (with GVWR<=10,000 lbs)
4.11 AutoReverseSystem string Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs Auto-Reverse System enables power windows and sunroofs on motor vehicles to automatically reverse direction when such power windows and panels detect an obstruction. This feature can prevent children and others from being trapped, injured, or killed by the power windows and sunroofs.
4.12 AutomaticPedestrianAlertingSound string Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid and EV only) Electric vehicle warning sounds are a series of sounds designed to alert pedestrians to the presence of electric drive vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and all-electric vehicles (EVs) travelling at low speeds. Vehicles operating in all-electric mode produce less noise than traditional combustion engine vehicles and can make it more difficult for pedestrians, the blind, cyclists, and others, to be aware of their presence.
4.13 AxleConfiguration string Axle Configuration Axle configuration is mainly used for trucks. The common values for this field are Set Back Axle, Set Forward Axle and Tandem Axle.
4.14 Axles string Axles Axle (required field for Trailer) is the numerical value for the number of axles on a vehicle. Numerical field for the number of axles.This element is not applicable to Motorcycles. Please leave it empty when coding Motorcycles
4.15 BasePrice string Base Price ($) Base price of the vehicle is the cost of a new vehicle with only the standard equipment and factory warranty. It is the cost without any optional packages.
4.16 BatteryA string Battery Current (Amps) Battery current field stores the range (high and low) for battery current in the unit of Amps.
4.17 BatteryA_to string Battery Current (Amps) up to Battery current field stores the range (high and low) for battery current in the unit of Amps.
4.18 BatteryCells string Number of Battery Cells per Module Number of Battery Packs per Vehicle, Number of Battery Modules per Pack ,Number of Battery Cells per Module
These three fields store the information about how battery cells, packs and modules are arranged for a vehicle.
4.19 BatteryInfo string Battery Information Any other battery information.
4.20 BatteryKWh string Battery Energy (KWh) Battery energy field stores the range of battery energy in the unit of kWh.
4.21 BatteryKWh_to string Battery Energy (KWh) up to Battery energy field stores the range of battery energy in the unit of kWh.
4.22 BatteryModules string Number of Battery Cells per Module Same as 4.18
4.23 BatteryPacks string Number of Battery Packs per Vehicle Same as 4.18
4.24 BatteryType string Battery Type Battery type field stores the battery chemistry type for anode, cathode -Type for Drop-down list for battery chemistry
  • Manganese Oxide Spinel/MnO
  • Nickle-Cobalt-Aluminum/NCA
  • Nickle-Cobalt-Manganese/NCM
  • Cobald Dioxide/Cobalt
  • Lithium-ion/Li-Ion
  • Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMH
  • Lead Acid/Lead: this is normally used for the 12 volts starter battery
4.25 BatteryV string Battery Voltage (Volts) Battery voltage field stores the range (high and low) for battery voltage in the unit of Volts.
4.26 BatteryV_to string Battery Voltage (Volts) up to Battery voltage field stores the range (high and low) for battery voltage in the unit of Volts.
4.27 BedLengthIN string Bed Length (inches) Length of the pickup truck bed in inches.
4.28 BedType string Bed Type Bed type is the type of pickup truck bed. The common values are standard, short, long, extended.
-Dropdown list for bed length/type;
-This field is used mainly for pickup truck.
4.29 BlindSpotMon string Blind Spot Detection (BSD) A Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system uses digital camera imaging technology or radar sensor technology to detect one or more vehicles in either of the adjacent lanes that may not be apparent to the driver. The system warns the driver of an approaching vehicle’s presence to help facilitate safe lane changes.
4.30 BodyCabType string Cab Type (required field for truck and incomplete vehicle) is the cab type for both pickup truck and medium and heavy duty trucks. For pickup truck, there are mainly three types, regular cab with 2 door and 1 row of seat, Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended cab with 2 doors and 2 row of seats, and Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max cab with 4 doors and 2 rows of seats. For medium and heavy duty truck, cab type is based on the relative location of the engine and cab.
-Cab type applies to both pickup truck and other medium and heavy duty trucks.
For pickup trucks, the cab type is categorized by the combination number of doors and number of rows for seating;
For medium and heavy duty trucks, the cab type is categorized by the relative location of engine and cab.
-For pickup trucks, there are 3 cab types
Regular: 2 door, 1 row of seats
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended: 2 doors, 2 row of seats
Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max: 4 doors, 2 rows of seats
-For Chrysler, a Mega Cab is crew cab
-For MDHD trucks there are several categories as listed below.
CAE: cab ahead of engine
CBE: cab besides engine
COE: cab over engine or flat nose: driver seats on top of the front axle and engine
LCF: low cab forward
Conventional: driver sits behind the engine. Most common type.
4.31 BodyClass string Body Class (required field except for truck, motorcycle and incomplete vehicle)
-Definition of Body Type in CFR 565
Body class(required field except for truck, motorcycle and incomplete vehicle) means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback).
-Drop-down list for vehicle body classes.
-For motorcycles, body-class is used to code type of motorcycle.
-Special Body Classes:
Livery body: it’s a sedan with long wheel base such as limousine
Mini Cooper Hardtop & Clubman - 3 Dr Shooting Brake is Hatchback
Mini Cooper Countryman - 4 Dr Crossover is Hatchback
Mini Cooper Paceman - 2 Dr SAC is Hatchback
4.32 BrakeSystemDesc string Brake System Description This is a placeholder for any other brake information.
4.33 BrakeSystemType string Brake System Type Brake system type (required field for Truck, Bus, Incomplete Vehicle and LSV) is the type of brake systems used to stop and hold the vehicle or combination of motor vehicles. The normal brake systems include hydraulic brake system, air brake system, air and hydraulic brake system.
- The available types are
Air
Hydraulic: means a system that uses hydraulic fluid as a medium for transmitting force from a service brake control to the service brake, and that may incorporate a brake power assist unit, or a brake power unit. (FMVSS105)
Air & Hydraulic
4.34 BusFloorConfigType string Bus Floor Configuration Type It defines the relative height of bus floor from group. Common values include normal, lift/raised, and sleeper coach.
4.35 BusLength string Bus Length (feet) Length of bus in feet.
4.36 BusType string Bus Type It define the type of bus. Common types include commuter coach, double deck coach, tourist coach, urban bus, transit bus, entertainer coach and motorhome.
4.37 CAN_AACN string Automatic Crash Notification (CAN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) Advanced automatic collision notification (ACN) and automatic crash notification refers to a number of different systems that are capable of calling for help after an accident has occurred. The design and implementation of an ACN varies from one manufacturer to the next, but they typically make use of sensors in the vehicle to determine when an accident has occurred and the cellular phone network to call for help. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) is the successor to Automatic Collision Notification (ACN).
4.38 CIB string Crash Imminent Braking (CIB) Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems detect an impending forward crash with another vehicle in time to avoid or mitigate the crash. These systems first alert the driver to take corrective action and supplements the driver’s braking to avoid the crash. If the driver brakes, but not hard enough to avoid the crash, DBS automatically supplements the driver’s braking in an effort to avoid the crash. If the driver does not take any action to avoid the crash, CIB automatically applies the vehicle’s brakes to slow or stop the car, avoiding the crash or reducing its severity.
4.39 CashForClunkers string Cash For Clunkers Cash For Clunkers message, if VIN was part of the program.
4.40 ChargerLevel string Charger Level There are 3 levels of battery chargers currently. Level 1 and 2 are AC chargers; Level 3 is DC charger. Chargers at each level charges batteries with different voltage and current levels. Level 3 is the fast charging.
-Level 1
AC charger.
In North America this typically means 16 Amps at 120 Volts delivering 1.9 kW of power.
In Europe it may be 13 or 16 Amps at 240 Volts delivering 3 kW of power.
The EV may incorporate a standard domestic power cord to connect the vehicle to a domestic socket outlet or a Level 1 charging station.
-Level 2
AC Charger.
It delivers up to 20 kW of power from either Single or Three Phase Alternating Current (AC) sources of 208-240V at up to 80Amps.
-Level 3
DC charging, or “fast charging.”
To achieve very short charging times, Level 3 chargers supply very high currents of up to 400 Amps at voltages up to 600Volts DC delivering a maximum power of 240kW.
4.41 ChargerPowerKW string Charger Power (KW) -Charger power stores the power of the charging circuit on board in the unit of kW.
-Tesla submits these information for their vehicles;
-The values for these two fields should be decided based on the description of the three levels of chargers above.
4.42 CoolingType string Cooling Type Cooling type define the cooling system type of an engine. It can be either air cooled or water cooled.
4.43 CurbWeightLB string Curb Weight (pounds) The total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, air conditioning refrigerant, and a full tank of fuel, while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.
-Numerical field for vehicle curb weight.
4.44 CustomMotorcycleType string Custom Motorcycle Type Defines the type of customized motorcycle type, including values such as bagger, chopper, cruise, touring.
4.45 DaytimeRunningLight string Daytime Running Light (DRL) A daytime running lamp (DRL, also daytime running light) is an automotive lighting and bicycle lighting device on the front of a roadgoing motor vehicle or bicycle, [1] automatically switched on when the vehicle is in drive, emitting white, yellow, or amber light to increase the conspicuity of the vehicle during daylight conditions.
4.46 DestinationMarket string Destination Market Destination Market is the market where the vehicle is intend to be sold at.
-In some submissions, there are destination markets as follow:
50: all states
49: all states except California
CA: California
BUX: European.
4.47 DisplacementCC string Displacement (CC) Engine displacement (required except for trailer) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
-Most passenger car engines use liters; some motorcycle engines use cc because they are smaller engines.
4.48 DisplacementCI string Displacement (CI) Same as 4.47
4.49 DisplacementL string Displacement (L) Same as 4.47
4.50 Doors string Doors It indicates the number of doors.
4.51 DriveType string Drive Type Drive type stores information about vehicle drivetrain configuration. The most common drive types for passenger cars, crossover vehicles and pickup trucks are front wheel drive (FWD), rear wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD) and 4-wheel drive (4WD).
-This is normally given in the form as a x b where
a is the number of total wheels
b is the number of wheels on the drive axles
For an example, 8x4 mean there are 4 axles and 2 drive axles, i.e. 4 wheel drive.
-The most common drive types for passenger cars, MPVs and pickup trucks are
Front Wheel Drive (FWD): this is one type of 4x2. Most entry- to mid-price level passenger cars and MPVs use this type of system, such as Toyota and Nissan brand vehicles.
Rear Wheel Drive(RWD): this is another type of 4x2. Most luxury passenger cars and MPVs use this type of system, such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Infiniti brand vehicles.
All-wheel drive(AWD or 4x4): this is used on passenger cars and MPVs mostly.
4-wheel drive (4WD or 4x4): this is used on vehicles with off-road capabilities and pickup trucks mostly.
-If a submittal provides a combination that does not appear on the list, please inform your manager to decide whether a new type needs to be added to the drop-down list.
4.52 DriverAssist string Driver Assist Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are systems developed to automate/adapt/enhance vehicle systems for safety and better driving. Safety features are designed to avoid collisions and accidents by offering technologies that alert the driver to potential problems, or to avoid collisions by implementing safeguards and taking over control of the vehicle.
4.53 DynamicBrakeSupport string Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) Dynamic brake support (DBS) is a crash avoidance technology and works as an automatic emergency braking system that detects an impending forward crash with another vehicle. The systems first alert the driver to take corrective action and supplements the driver’s braking to avoid the crash. If the driver brakes, but not hard enough to avoid the crash, DBS automatically supplements the driver’s braking in an effort to avoid the crash.
4.54 EDR string Event Data Recorder (EDR) An event data recorder or EDR is a device installed in automobiles to record technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief period of time (such as in seconds).
4.55 ESC string Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC): A system that has all the following attributes: (1) That augments vehicle directional stability by applying and adjusting the vehicle brake torques individually to induce a correcting yaw moment to a vehicle; (2) That is computer controlled with the computer using a closed-loop algorithm to limit vehicle oversteer and to limit vehicle understeer; (3) That has a means to determine the vehicle’s yaw rate and to estimate its side slip or side slip derivative with respect to time; (4) That has a means to monitor driver steering inputs; (5) That has an algorithm to determine the need, and a means to modify engine torque, as necessary, to assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle, and (6) That is operational over the full speed range of the vehicle (except at vehicle speeds less than 20 km/h (12.4 mph), when being driven in reverse, or during system initialization).
4.56 EVDriveUnit string EV Drive Unit EV drive unit field stores EV motor configuration for single or dual motor.
4.57 ElectrificationLevel string Electrification Level Electrification level defines to what level the vehicle is powered by electric. The common values are mild hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle.
-Mild Hybrid is the system such as GM BAS system which uses an electric motor to add assisting power to the internal combustion engine.
The system has features such as stop-start, power assist and mild level of generative braking features
GM provide this information with their engine models.
-Strong Hybrid vehicles are vehicles such as Toyota Prius which has an engine and a battery. But the only energy source added externally for this type of vehicles is petroleum product.
-Plug-in hybrid vehicles are vehicles such as GM Volts which has a gasoline engine and also can be charged with electricity.
-EVs (electric vehicles) are vehicles such as Tesla S, Nissan Leaf which has electricity as the only power source.
4.58 EngineConfiguration string Engine Configuration Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.
-If the ORG submittal indicates “I4“or “L4” then it means “In-Line”. If the ORG indicates “V6” then it needs to be coded as “V-shaped”.
4.59 EngineCycles string Engine Stroke Cycles Engine stroke cycle is a numerical field for the number of strokes used by an internal combustion engine to complete a power cycle.
-A regular passenger car normally has a 4-stroke engine; a smaller engine, such as those for motor cycles, normally has a 2-stroke engine.
4.60 EngineCylinders string Engine Number of Cylinders Engine number of cylinder is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.
-This is the number of cylinders in a vehicle, such as
I4: number of cylinder is 4;
V6: number of cylinder is 6;
V8: number of cylinder is 8.
4.61 EngineHP string Engine Brake (hp) This field has a high and low range.
-Engine net brake power (required except for trailer) is the horsepower at the engine output shaft.
-Some submission label engine power as “Net Brake HP”, such as in BMW and Ford submissions. This should be coded in Engine Power.
4.62 EngineHP_to string Engine Brake (hp) up to Same as 4.61
4.63 EngineHP_to string Engine Power (KW) Engine net brake power (required except for trailer) is the horsepower at the engine output shaft.
-Some submission label engine power as “Net Brake HP”, such as in BMW and Ford submissions. This should be coded in Engine Power.
4.64 EngineManufacturer string Engine Manufacturer For passenger car, MPV and truck with GVWR <=10,000 lbs
4.65 EngineModel string Engine Model Engine model (Except for trailer) is a name that a manufacture applies to a family of engine.
-This information is usually provided in combination with other information. Please make sure to extract this information and code only the model here.
-Not all manufacturers provide engine model. If not provided, leave this field blank.
4.66 EntertainmentSystem string Entertainment System It defines the type of different entertainment systems in vehicles, such as CD+stereo, rear entertainment system, etc.
4.67 ForwardCollisionWarning string Forward Collision Warning (FCW) A forward collision warning (FCW) system is an advanced safety technology that monitors a vehicle’s speed, the speed of the vehicle in front of it, and the distance between the vehicles. If vehicles get too close due to the speed of the rear vehicle, the FCW system will warn that driver of an impending crash. driver and thus to prevent crashes. FCW systems provide an audible, visual, or haptic warning, or any combination thereof, to alert the driver of an FCW-equipped vehicle of a potential collision with another vehicle or vehicles in the anticipated forward pathway of the vehicle.
4.68 FuelInjectionType string Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type defines the mechanism through which Fuel is delivered to the engine. Some of the examples include common rail direct injection for diesel, multiport fuel inject, etc.
-Drop-down list with fuel delivery type.
-If the submittal identified the Engine Type as “Gasoline Direct”, this should be coded as “Stoichiometric gasoline direct injection (SGDI)”.
-If the submittal has “Gasoline Port”, it should be coded as “Multipoint Port Fuel Injection”.
4.69 FuelTypePrimary string Fuel Type - Primary Fuel type (Except for trailer) define the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type need to be provide.
-For some of the natural gas engines, it is not specified whether it’s CNG or LNG. In this case, choose “Natural Gas”.
-For Electric vehicle, there is only primary fuel, which is electricity.
-For Plug-in Hybrid vehicle, the primary fuel is petroleum production, the secondary is electricity;
-For Strong Hybrid vehicle, there is only primary fuel, which is petroleum product.
4.70 FuelTypeSecondary string Fuel Type - Secondary Same as 4.69
4.71 GCWR string Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowable combined mass of a road vehicle, the passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle, plus the mass of the trailer and cargo in the trailer.This rating is set by the vehicle manufacturer.
4.72 GCWR_to string Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) up to Same as 4.72
4.73 GVWR string Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.
4.74 GVWR_to string Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) up to Same as 4.73
4.75 KeylessIgnition string Keyless Ignition A keyless system permits starting a car without a physical key being inserted into an ignition. Instead, a small device known as a "key fob" transmits a code to a computer in the vehicle when the fob is within a certain close range. When the coded signal matches the code embedded in the vehicle's computer, a number of systems within the car are activated, including the starter system. This allows the car to be started by simply pressing a button on the dashboard while the key fob is left in a pocket or a purse. The vehicle is usually shut down by pushing the same button.
4.76 LaneDepartureWarning string Lane Departure Warning (LDW) A lane departure warning (LDW) system is an advanced safety technology that alerts drivers when they unintentionally drift out of their lanes without a turn signal.
4.77 LaneKeepSystem string Lane Keeping Support (LKS) Using lane monitoring technology, lane keeping support (LKS) is an emerging safety technology that prevents drivers from unintentionally drifting out of their lanes.
LKS systems use information provided by sensors in a lane departure warning system (LDW) system to determine whether a vehicle is about to move out of its lane of travel. If so, LKS activates by correcting the steering, braking or accelerating one or more of the wheels, or a combination of both, resulting in the vehicle returning to its intended lane of travel.
4.78 LowerBeamHeadlampLightSource string Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source
4.79 Make string Make Make definition from 49 CFR 565:
Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.
-Automatically populated using the information you input when you create WMI.
4.80 Manufacturer string Manufacturer Name Description for Manufacturer.
4.81 Model string Model Model (Except for Trailer and LSV)
-Model definition from 49 CFR 565:
Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.
-Example of vehicle models: Honda Accord, Buick Lacrosse, Ford F-150, BMW 135i, etc
-Always make sure that the WMI record is linked with the Vin Schema before you code the Model information. The Model drop down is only populated when this link is established.
-If a particular Model doesn’t exist in the drop down, it implies that it needs to be added to the Model list in the database. Please contact your manager for adding these entries.
-Please make sure always code FARS Make and FARS Model with the Model element.
-Please see “2015 FARS-NASS GES Coding Manual 12.23.14.pdf” for FARS make, model and body type.
-For trailers, if there is no model, use Model = Make.
4.82 ModelYear string Model Year Description for Model Year.
4.83 MotorcycleChassisType string Motorcycle Chassis Type The type of motorcycle chassis, including values such as trike, reversed trike/autocycle, three wheeler, etc.
4.84 MotorcycleSuspensionType string Motorcycle Suspension Type The type of suspension of motorcycles, including values such as hardtail, softtail, wing fork, etc.
4.85 NCSABodyType string NCSA Body Type
4.86 NCSAMake string NCSA Make NCSA Make and NCSA Model are NHTSA internally required fields when specifying the Make field on the General tab.
-These two fields are not required by the regulation.
-They are required by NHTSA to help with integrating vPIC with FARS.
Please refer to “2015 FARS-NASS GES Coding Manual 12.23.14.pdf” for the list of FARS make, model and body type for each vehicle.
-If you cannot find information in the FARS coding manual, please talk to your manager.
4.87 NCSAMapExcApprovedBy string NCSA Mapping Exception Approved By
4.88 NCSAMapExcApprovedOn string NCSA Mapping Exception Approved On
4.89 NCSAMappingException string NCSA Mapping Exception
4.90 NCSAModel string NCSA Model Same as 4.86
4.91 NCSANote string NCSA Note
4.92 Note string Note This is a “catch-all” element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery.
Engine, restraint system, brake and battery have their own note element.
-Note is used to store any additional information that are not suitable for any of the specified fields on the interface.
4.93 OtherBusInfo string Other Bus Information
4.94 OtherEngineInfo string Other Engine Info
4.95 OtherMotorcycleInfo string Other Motorcycle Information
4.96 OtherRestraintSystemInfo string Other Restraint System Info
4.97 OtherTrailerInfo string Other Trailer Information
4.98 ParkAssist string Parking Assis
4.99 PedestrianAutomaticEmergencyBraking string Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) A pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) system—also known as frontal pedestrian impact mitigation braking—is an emerging safety technology that provides automatic braking for vehicles when pedestrians are in front of the vehicle and the driver has not acted to avoid a crash.
4.100 PlantCity string Plant City City of the manufacture plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
4.101 PlantCompanyName string Plant Company Name Name of the company that owns the manufacture plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
4.102 PlantCountry string Plant Country Country name of the manufacture plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
4.103 PlantState string Plant State State name of the manufacture plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
4.104 PossibleValues string Possible Values
4.105 Pretensioner string Pretensioner A yes/no field for whether the vehicle has pretensioner.
-In some of the submissions, pretensioner and load limiter are often mentioned together. Some submission also mentions two-stage load limiter. Any of the information that cannot be captured in this field, please code in the “Other Restraint System Info” field.
4.106 RearCrossTrafficAlert string Rear Cross Traffic Alert
4.107 RearVisibilitySystem string Rear Visibility System (RVS) A rearview video system ((includes the camera and the display), also known as a backup camera, is a safety technology that helps prevent back-over crashes and protect our most vulnerable people—children and senior citizens. By providing an image of the area behind the vehicle, backup cameras help drivers see behind the vehicle.
4.108 SAEAutomationLevel string SAE Automation Level
4.109 SAEAutomationLevel_to string SAE Automation Level up to
4.110 SeatBeltsAll string Seat Belts Type The type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic.
-There are two type of seat belt : manual and automatic
-Automatic seat belt was mainly used in some old GM, Nissan and Honda vehicles.
When the door is opened, the belts go from a fixed point in the middle of the car by the floor to retractors on the door.
Passengers must slide into the car under the belts. When the door closes, the seat belt retracts into the door. This system is rarely seen now.
-Often we see type 2 seat belt in submissions. The following is the definition of type 1 and type 2 seat belt in 49 CFR 571.209.
Type 1 seat belt assembly is a lap belt for pelvic restraint.
Type 2 seat belt assembly is a combination of pelvic and upper torso restraints. (3-point airbag)
4.111 SeatRows string Number of Seat Rows A numeric field for number of rows of seats in a vehicle.
4.112 Seats string Number of Seats A numeric field for number of seats in a vehicle.
4.113 SemiautomaticHeadlampBeamSwitching string Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching A semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device is one which provides either automatic or manual control of beam switching at the option of the driver. When the control is automatic, the headlamps switch from the upper beam to the lower beam when illuminated by the headlamps on an approaching car and switch back to the upper beam when the road ahead is dark. When the control is manual, the driver may obtain either beam manually regardless of the condition of lights ahead of the vehicle.
4.114 Series string Series Series (Except for Trailer, Motorcycle and LSV)
-Series definition from 49 CFR 565:
Series (Except for Trailer, Motorcycle and LSV) means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a ‘‘line’’ denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.
-Example of vehicle series: Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, Limited series.
4.115 Series2 string Series 2 Used for additional information about Series.
4.116 SteeringLocation string Steering Location The location of steering column, either on left (LHD) or right hand side (RHD).
4.117 SuggestedVIN string Suggested VIN
4.118 TPMS string Tire-pressure monitoring system A tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles. TPMS can be divided into two different types – direct and indirect. Direct TPMS employ pressure sensors on each wheel, either internal or external. The sensors physically measure the tire pressure in each tire and report it to the vehicle's instrument cluster or a corresponding monitor. Indirect TPMS do not use physical pressure sensors but measure air pressures by monitoring individual wheel rotational speeds and other signals available outside of the tire itself.
4.119 TopSpeedMPH string Top Speed (MPH)
4.120 TrackWidth string TrackWidth
4.121 TractionControl string Traction Control When the traction control computer detects driven wheel or wheels spinning significantly faster than another, it invokes an electronic control unit to apply brake friction to wheels spinning due to loss of traction. This braking action on slipping wheel(s) will cause power transfer to wheel with traction due to the mechanical action within the differential.
4.122 TrailerBodyType string Trailer Body Type
4.123 TrailerLength string Trailer Length
4.124 TrailerType string Trailer Type Connection Trailer Connection Type for trailer and towing vehicle connection type.
4.125 TransmissionSpeeds string Transmission Speeds Transmission speed is a numerical field for the number of speeds for a transmission, such as 6 for a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
-For an example, if the submission has 6AT, this means it is a 6-speed automatic transmission.
4.126 TransmissionStyle string Transmission Style Transmission style is a field to store information about the type of transmissions. The major types of transmissions are manual transmission, automatic transmission, continuous variable transmission (CVT), dual clutch transmission (DCT).
-Major types are as follows
Manual: sometimes this is marked as MT.
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT): this is a manual transmission with automated gear selection. It is used in some European exotic cars and some heavy duty vehicles.
Automatic: Sometimes it appears as ATX or AT in submittals. It is the most common type of transmission in light duty vehicles, including passenger cars, MPVs, and pickup trucks.
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT): This is the CVT used in non-hybrid vehicle. Most of Nissan’s vehicles use CVT.
Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT): e-CVT transmission has a different design than the CVT above. Most of electrified vehicles, from strong hybrid to electric vehicles, use this type of transmission.
4.127 Trim string Trim Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.
-Trim levels are where you'll come across terms such as EX, LTZ, Touring and Grand Touring, among countless others.
4.128 Trim2 string Trim 2 Used for additional information about Trim.
4.129 Turbo string Turbo Turbo is a yes/no to field to identify whether the engine is turbo charged or not.
-Yes/no field for whether the engine is turbo-charged or not.
4.130 VIN string Vehicle Identification Number
4.131 ValveTrainDesign string Valve Train Design Valve train design defines engine camshaft design and control. Common values are single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC), overhead valve (OHV), etc.
4.132 VehicleType string Vehicle Type This is based on the WMI.
4.133 WheelBaseLong string Wheel Base (Inches) Up To The distance between the centers of the front and wheels
-High low value field
-If the wheel base in submission is not in inches, it needs to be converted into inches before put into vPIC, such as in Mercedes-Benz submission for Sprinter
4.134 WheelBaseShort string Wheel Base (Inches) Same as 4.132
4.135 WheelBaseType string Wheel Base Type It has values such as short, standard, long, extra long or super long. These values defines the wheel base for some passenger cars.
-This wheel base type should be used to decode passenger car wheel base.
Livery body should be coded as “Long” wheel base sedan.
Limousine should be coded as “Long” wheel base sedan.
4.136 WheelSizeFront string Wheel Size Front (inches) Size of front wheel in inches.
4.137 WheelSizeRear string Wheel Size Rear (inches) Size of Rear wheel in inches.
4.138 Wheels string Number of wheels Number of wheels on a vehicle.
4.139 Windows string Number of Windows Number of windows on a vehicle.

Sample Example

Request:

https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/activities/vin

Response:
                                                        
{
    Status: 1,
    Message: "Success",
    ResponseTime: "2019-10-09T14:49:32.5333001+05:30",
    Result: [
        {
            ABS: "",
            ActiveSafetySysNote: "",
            AdaptiveCruiseControl: "",
            AdaptiveDrivingBeam: "",
            AdaptiveHeadlights: "",
            AirBagLocCurtain: "",
            AirBagLocFront: "1st Row (Driver & Passenger)",
            AirBagLocKnee: "",
            AirBagLocSeatCushion: "",
            AirBagLocSide: "All Rows",
            AutoReverseSystem: "",
            AutomaticPedestrianAlertingSound: "",
            AxleConfiguration: "",
            Axles: "",
            BasePrice: "",
            BatteryA: "",
            BatteryA_to: "",
            BatteryCells: "",
            BatteryInfo: "",
            BatteryKWh: "",
            BatteryKWh_to: "",
            BatteryModules: "",
            BatteryPacks: "",
            BatteryType: "",
            BatteryV: "",
            BatteryV_to: "",
            BedLengthIN: "",
            BedType: "",
            BlindSpotMon: "",
            BodyCabType: "",
            BodyClass: "Minivan",
            BrakeSystemDesc: "",
            BrakeSystemType: "Hydraulic",
            BusFloorConfigType: "",
            BusLength: "",
            BusType: "",
            CAN_AACN: "",
            CIB: "",
            CashForClunkers: "",
            ChargerLevel: "",
            ChargerPowerKW: "",
            CoolingType: "",
            CurbWeightLB: "",
            CustomMotorcycleType: "",
            DaytimeRunningLight: "",
            DestinationMarket: "U.S., Canada",
            DisplacementCC: "3300.0",
            DisplacementCI: "201.37835551261",
            DisplacementL: "3.3",
            Doors: "4",
            DriveType: "FWD/Front Wheel Drive",
            DriverAssist: "",
            DynamicBrakeSupport: "",
            EDR: "",
            ESC: "",
            EVDriveUnit: "",
            ElectrificationLevel: "",
            EngineConfiguration: "",
            EngineCycles: "",
            EngineCylinders: "6",
            EngineHP: "",
            EngineHP_to: "",
            EngineKW: "",
            EngineManufacturer: "",
            EngineModel: "",
            EntertainmentSystem: "",
            ForwardCollisionWarning: "",
            FuelInjectionType: "",
            FuelTypePrimary: "Gasoline",
            FuelTypeSecondary: "",
            GCWR: "",
            GCWR_to: "",
            GVWR: "Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)",
            GVWR_to: "",
            KeylessIgnition: "",
            LaneDepartureWarning: "",
            LaneKeepSystem: "",
            LowerBeamHeadlampLightSource: "",
            Make: "DODGE",
            Manufacturer: "FCA CANADA INC.",
            Model: "Grand Caravan",
            ModelYear: "2010",
            MotorcycleChassisType: "",
            MotorcycleSuspensionType: "",
            NCSABodyType: "",
            NCSAMake: "",
            NCSAMapExcApprovedBy: "",
            NCSAMapExcApprovedOn: "",
            NCSAMappingException: "",
            NCSAModel: "",
            NCSANote: "",
            Note: "",
            OtherBusInfo: "",
            OtherEngineInfo: "Sales Code for Engine - EGV",
            OtherMotorcycleInfo: "",
            OtherRestraintSystemInfo: "",
            OtherTrailerInfo: "",
            ParkAssist: "",
            PedestrianAutomaticEmergencyBraking: "",
            PlantCity: "",
            PlantCompanyName: "Windsor Assembly",
            PlantCountry: "",
            PlantState: "",
            PossibleValues: "",
            Pretensioner: "Yes",
            RearCrossTrafficAlert: "",
            RearVisibilitySystem: "",
            SAEAutomationLevel: "",
            SAEAutomationLevel_to: "",
            SeatBeltsAll: "Manual",
            SeatRows: "",
            Seats: "",
            SemiautomaticHeadlampBeamSwitching: "",
            Series: "RT",
            Series2: "H (High Line)",
            SteeringLocation: "Left Hand Drive (LHD)",
            SuggestedVIN: "",
            TPMS: "Direct",
            TopSpeedMPH: "",
            TrackWidth: "",
            TractionControl: "",
            TrailerBodyType: "",
            TrailerLength: "",
            TrailerType: "",
            TransmissionSpeeds: "",
            TransmissionStyle: "",
            Trim: "SE",
            Trim2: "",
            Turbo: "No",
            VIN: "2D4RN4DE7AR397349",
            ValveTrainDesign: "",
            VehicleType: "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)",
            WheelBaseLong: "",
            WheelBaseShort: "",
            WheelBaseType: "",
            WheelSizeFront: "",
            WheelSizeRear: "",
            Wheels: "",
            Windows: ""
        }
    ]
}