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NHTSA VIN decoder's TrailerType field surprises developers
Original: NHTSA vPIC sometimes returns a TrailerType field on DecodeVinValues-style payloads -- catalog tokens... # typescript # c
Developers working with the NHTSA vPIC vehicle API have flagged that its DecodeVinValues-style responses sometimes include a TrailerType field drawn from catalog tokens. The quirk matters for anyone building VIN lookup tools, since the field can suggest trailer or towing data that the API does not actually certify. Discussion in the programming community focuses on displaying the value without inventing tow ratings.
Why now: Programmers building VIN-decoding tools are sharing how to handle this inconsistent API field without overstating towing capabilities.
Evidence
- NHTSA vPIC sometimes returns a TrailerType field on DecodeVinValues-style payloads -- catalog tokens... # typescript # cars # webdev # beginners # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Showing TrailerType from vPIC Without Inventing Tow Ratings · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 1
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