---
title: "Get a single DVIR defect by ID."
method: GET
path: "/defects/{id}"
tags: ["Maintenance"]
---

# Get a single DVIR defect by ID.

`GET /defects/{id}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.samsara.com`
- URL: `https://api.samsara.com/defects/{id}`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Get a single DVIR defect by ID.

 <b>Rate limit:</b> 10 requests/sec (learn more about rate limits <a href="https://developers.samsara.com/docs/rate-limits" target="_blank">here</a>).

To use this endpoint, select **Read Defects** under the Maintenance category when creating or editing an API token. <a href="https://developers.samsara.com/docs/authentication#scopes-for-api-tokens" target="_blank">Learn More.</a>
 

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## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Query parameters

- `includeExternalIds` boolean

## Response `200`

OK response.

- DvirDefectGetDefectResponseBody
  - `comment` string, required: Comment on the defect.
  - `createdAtTime` string: Time when defect was created in RFC 3339 format.
  - `defectPhotos` DefectPhotoResponseResponseBody[]: List of DVIR defect's photos
    - `createdAtTime` string, required: Time when defect's photo was created in RFC 3339 format.
    - `url` string, required: The URL to the defect's photo. Note: the link is available only for 24 hours after it's sent
  - `defectSafetyStatus` 'safe' | 'unsafe': Driver-designated safety classification for this defect. Valid values: `safe`, `unsafe`
  - `defectTypeId` string: The unique ID of the defect type.
  - `dvirId` string, required: The unique ID of the defect's DVIR.
  - `id` string, required: The unique ID of the DVIR defect.
  - `isResolved` boolean, required: Signifies if this defect is resolved.
  - `mechanicNotes` string: The mechanics notes on the defect.
  - `resolvedAtTime` string: Time when this defect was resolved in RFC 3339 format. Will not be returned if the defect is unresolved.
  - `resolvedBy` DvirResolvedByObjectResponseBody: The person who resolved this defect.
    - `id` string, required: ID of the entity that resolved this defect. If the defect was resolved by a driver, this will be a Samsara Driver ID. If the defect was resolved by a mechanic, this will be the Samsara Dashboard User ID of the mechanic.
    - `name` string, required: Name of the person who resolved this defect.
    - `type` 'driver' | 'mechanic', required: Indicates whether this defect was resolved by a driver or a mechanic. Valid values: `driver`, `mechanic`
  - `trailer` DefectTrailerResponseResponseBody: Defect's trailer object
    - `externalIds` object: A map of external ids
    - `id` string: ID of the trailer
  - `updatedAtTime` string: Time when defect was last updated in RFC 3339 format.
  - `vehicle` DefectVehicleResponseResponseBody: Defect's vehicle object
    - `externalIds` object: A map of external ids
    - `id` string: ID of the vehicle

## Other responses

- `401`: Unauthorized response.
- `404`: Not Found response.
- `405`: Method Not Allowed response.
- `413`: Content Too Large response.
- `429`: Too Many Requests response.
- `500`: Internal Server Error response.
- `501`: Not Implemented response.
- `502`: Bad Gateway response.
- `503`: Service Unavailable response.
- `504`: Gateway Timeout response.
- `default`: Bad Request response.

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