Do Product recalls expire?
“Recalls do not expire,” she said. If you’re in possession of a recalled item, you don’t need to show a receipt to the store. The CPSC says it can go after stores and manufacturers if they don’t follow the rules of a recall, but they’ve never had to.
When does a Toyota safety recall take place?
In accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, when Toyota, Lexus, or Scion has determined that either a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety or a noncompliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard exists in your vehicle, a Safety Recall Campaign is launched.
How long does it take GM to notify customers of a recall?
GM will notify all customers of affected vehicles in writing within 60 days of the recall announcement. Recalls are issued by VIN and may not include every vehicle manufactured within a model year.
What is the phone number for the Volvo recall?
For recalls prior to this date, please contact us by using our Volvo Customer Care Contact Us form or call us at 1-800-458-1552 for possible additional recall information.
Where can I get a Buick recall repaired?
The Certified Service experts at your local Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac Dealer are equipped to handle your recall repair, including Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn and HUMMER vehicles. If your vehicle is a Saab, you can get your repair work done at a Saab Official Service Center.
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.
In accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, when Toyota, Lexus, or Scion has determined that either a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety or a noncompliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard exists in your vehicle, a Safety Recall Campaign is launched.
When does a car manufacturer have to do a recall?
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. View the 2018 Recall Report.
How to find out if there is a Volkswagen recall?
Look up current recalls / service campaigns. The search tool will return information on applicable recalls / service campaigns with customer notifications made during the last 15 years. For additional information, please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Customer CARE.