This bill mandates that car dealers must inform potential buyers about any outstanding recalls on used motor vehicles before completing a sale. Specifically, it establishes that it is an unlawful practice for a dealer to sell or transfer a used vehicle without first checking for recalls through the vehicle manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If a recall is found, the dealer is required to disclose this information to the prospective purchaser, including whether the recall has been addressed, if known.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that creates an irrebuttable presumption of a dealer's lack of knowledge regarding any prior recalls if they have accessed the NHTSA website and found no open recalls for the specific vehicle based on its vehicle identification number (VIN). This provision clarifies that dealers are not liable for inaccuracies on the NHTSA website and are not obligated to provide any recall information that may be updated after they have already printed and shared the relevant details with the buyer. The bill also defines a motor vehicle dealer and specifies that retail sales do not include wholesale transactions or sales to junk businesses.