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A whopping 50 million vehicles on the road have open recalls. Recently, thousands of Ford, Nissan, Hyundai and Honda have been added to the list of National Road Safety Authority. Click here or click here to see if your model is affected.
Perhaps the manufacturer noticed that a part of a particular model wears faster than expected and decides to replace it for everyone. Defective or outdated software can cause serious problems. The problem can also be more urgent, such as the Takata airbag recall launched in 2013.
If you own a car, this article is for you. Learn how to check if your vehicle is subject to a recall and go online to receive email notifications of future recalls. You need to share this valuable information with your family and friends.
1. Find the car VIN
The first step is to find the vehicle’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN for short).
VIN can be found on most vehicles by standing outside the windshield and looking into the driver’s side corner below the dashboard. It may be a little difficult to see, so please take a closer look. On some cars, it is also printed on the driver’s side door frame emblem.
If you can’t find your car’s VIN, check your car’s title or registration, or check your insurance policy.
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2. Update your registration
Make sure your car manufacturer can contact you. That is, keep your registration up-to-date and make sure your current address is registered. Yes, you may hear about a serious recall through an email letter.
Your first stop is to check your car. Look at the registration sticker in the corner of the plate to make sure the marked year is up to date. You can also visit the state’s automotive department website to see if you need to pay or do an emissions test to keep your paperwork up to date. ..
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3. Use NHTSA recall inspection tool
Once you get the VIN, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall search page.. When you enter a VIN in the search field that appears, the results show the number and type of safety recalls that apply to a particular vehicle. (If you don’t have a VIN, try searching for the car’s model year, make, and model instead.)
The search tool contains unrepaired vehicle safety recalls for the last 15 calendar years. You can also see vehicle safety recalls from major light vehicle manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers, and some medium / heavy truck manufacturers.
Suppose you don’t get results. Good news! Your car is not part of the current recall.
Professional Tips: It’s also a good idea to search the VIN when buying a used car to see if you need to address any safety issues after you take ownership.
In addition to car recalls, the NHTSA site is a good place to check for recalls of vehicle accessories such as car seats, tires and other car-related equipment.
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4. Act positively
Just because your car isn’t currently subject to recall doesn’t mean it won’t get it in the future. For that purpose NHTSA also offers an email notification system Receive alerts about recalls.
To sign up, enter your email address and select up to 5 vehicle models, manufacturers and model years. You can also get a weekly summary of all vehicle recalls and choose whether to receive alerts about tire or car seat recalls.
The NHTSA site is also a great place to compare vehicle safety ratings, check tires and check the ease of use of child seats. Please see this evaluation page.
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5. Register with Carfax
Carfax puts together a variety of vehicle records, including accident reports, service schedules, and recall alerts. The best part is that it’s free.
To set up an account, please visit carfax.com. Do not click “Get CARFAX Reports”. It encourages you to pay for a complete vehicle report that you do not want.
Instead, in the upper right corner[サインアップ]Click to create an account. Search for VIN or license plate to add a vehicle.
After registration, you will receive a monthly report that includes the vehicle’s open recall, its value, and the service that is due.
What to do if your car is part of a recall
Where do you take your car if it is part of a recall? Recall service work is usually done at a car dealership. Call them to make an appointment. It’s useful to know the recall number, but you can also search for recall information from records.
Schedule car service as soon as possible, as recalls can be a potentially dangerous issue. Dealers usually have a shuttle service. You can drop off your car and have it pick you up when you’re ready. If the recall is a serious problem, the dealer can even arrange for your car to be towed.
And remember, the dealer will complete all the repair work done on your car for a recall for free. This includes parts and software.
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