Let’s dive into the world of car safety recalls! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the organization that closely scrutinizes any widespread vehicular problems that result in a risk for vehicle drivers and/or passengers. According to the NHTSA, almost 500 million vehicles of all types have been recalled for safety purposes, for minor or major reasons.
About 25 million vehicles have been summoned back each year for a vast number of safety reasons. These include:
- Poor engineering
- Electric power steering defects
- Steer parts that break, causing a loss of control
- Ignition switches that turn off while the car is in motion
- Wiring and leaks that cause fire
- Airbags that deploy late
How Long to Get Your Vehicle Repaired
Manufacturers normally are given up to 60 days to recall and repair after a defect announcement is received. This time is monitored not from the day the recall is announced but from the date stated on the Official Safety Recall Notice (OSRN). If your vehicle has a safety defect, you will receive an official letter from the manufacturer with the recall campaign number, defect, description, and action(s) to take.
Repairs are the most common way to fix defects of recalled cars; however, sometimes automakers may replace or refund vehicles too. This happens especially when the problem is severe and would take too much time and money to fix.
Has Your Vehicle Been Recalled?
The best way to know if your vehicle has had a recall is to grab the seventeen-character Vehicle Information Number, or VIN, and search the www.NHTSA.gov/Recalls website. If your car has had a recall, contact the dealers. Remember, as your PLEDGED Repair Shop, we would be happy to assist you.
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