I've had exceptional dealings with Ricky "dacowgod". As for the recalls Bryan hit the nail on the head. When I am importing any vehicle I contact RIV and generate a ticket #. Then with the vin # at hand I contact dealer (BMW, Mitsu, Honda, Toyota etc.) in USA and get on THEIR LETTERHEAD the " NO OPEN CAMPAIGN " letter and then forward over to RIV.(They will no accept something on plain paper thus the emphasis of letterhead!)
This valuable information is now updated to your already created ticket # and when you have vehicle here in Canada with your FORM 1 after you clear customs etc, car makes the RIV procedure so much easier.
Anyhow if you require help with this whole procedure you can pm me and Ill happily assist. I do this for a living and know seller quite well.