This bill mandates that used motor vehicle dealers in New Jersey must notify potential buyers of any outstanding recalls on the vehicles they are selling. 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 inform the prospective buyer about the recall and whether it has been addressed, if that information is available, before completing the sale.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that creates an irrebuttable presumption that a dealer is unaware of 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 protects dealers from liability related to the accuracy of the NHTSA website and does not require them to provide any recall information that may be updated after they have already printed and shared the information with the buyer. The bill also clarifies the definition of a motor vehicle dealer, specifying that it does not include wholesale sales or transactions involving junk businesses or entities involved in dismantling vehicles.