When does NHTSA issue a recall on a car?

A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA.

What happens if there is a recall on a car?

Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA. Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle.

Is there a recall on my FCA car?

FCA US is conducting a safety recall of certain vehicles with driver and/or passenger air bag inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation. Enter your VIN to see if your vehicle is currently included in one of these safety recalls, or Learn More for more information.

What to do if you have a Ford recall?

If you receive a Ford recall notification letter or find that your vehicle is named in a recall, contact your Ford dealer to schedule an appointment. Our service advisors will provide any additional information at that time, as well.

What kind of recalls are there for cars?

The campaigns include motor vehicle products which experienced a safety-related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards: Motor Vehicle Recalls. Child Safety Seat Recalls.

Who is responsible for issuing recalls on cars?

The EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is responsible for ensuring that motor vehicles comply with the federal emission standards throughout the useful life of those vehicles. EPA can require manufacturers to recall vehicles when a substantial number of a class or category of vehicles fail to meet the emission standards.

When does the EPA require a recall on a vehicle?

EPA can require manufacturers to recall vehicles when a substantial number of a class or category of vehicles fail to meet the emission standards. Automobile manufacturers can voluntarily issue recalls for emission-related problems. EPA Emissions Recalls | EPA Homepage

What’s the purpose of a motor vehicle recall booklet?

The purpose of this Motor Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls Booklet is to answer the most commonly asked questions about how and why recall campaigns are initiated, and to inform consumers of their rights and responsibilities when a vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment is recalled.

What causes a recall on a car seat?

A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.

What happens if there are no recalls on my car?

If your vehicle has no unrepaired recalls, you will see the message: “0 Unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN”. Manufacturer customer service or other nonsafety recall campaign. International vehicles. There may be a delay with very recently announced safety recalls for which not all VINs have been identified.

When does NHTSA issue a recall on a car? A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers…