What do you do when you get a recall letter?
The dealer will fix the recalled part or portion of your car for free. If a dealer refuses to repair your vehicle in accordance with the recall letter, you should notify the manufacturer immediately. You can also file a complaint with NHTSA at www.
How do I get a recall clearance letter?
You must register with the ownerlink, and print the recall specification page. Hyundai -Recall letter can be obtained from head office by calling 1-800-461-8242 or RIV will accept an internal system report from a U.S. dealership on letterhead or with dealer stamp.
What is an RIV inspection?
There is a Federal inspection required for all vehicles that are permanently imported from the U.S. into Canada. The RIV federal inspection is a visual inspection of the vehicle to ensure it complies with Canadian requirements.
What does recall clearance letter from final stage manufacturer say?
Normally, the recall clearance letter from the final stage manufacturer will say, “Please contact the chassis manufacturer for recall information.” It is your responsibility to determine the number of recall clearance letters that are necessary. The final stage manufacturer of your vehicle can also assist you with this.
How to obtain recall clearance documentation in person?
In person or by mail: Contact us. To obtain recall clearance documentation, select a vehicle type and manufacturer for contact information. Wait Select a vehicle type and manufacturer to retrieve and display information on how to obtain recall clearence documentation through the selected manufacturer or view a list of all manufacturers.
What do I need to get recall clearance for a car?
The invoice (s) must be dated, contain the vehicle identification number (VIN) and should be accompanied by one of the above acceptable document types. If you are importing a bus, limousine or any other vehicle that results from more than one manufacturer, you may require two recall clearance documents.
When do I need to submit recall clearance to Riv?
To facilitate the timely release of your vehicle’s RIV inspection form and avoid delays or additional expenses, we recommend that you get your recall clearance documents early in the import process. Documents remain valid for 30 days prior to import and you can submit your recall information to RIV before you import the vehicle.
Do you need a recall clearance letter in Canada?
A recall clearance letter is required by the Registrar of Imported Vehicles to import a vehicle into Canada. It is VIN specific and acknowledges that there are no open safety recalls/campaigns for that individual vehicle.
Normally, the recall clearance letter from the final stage manufacturer will say, “Please contact the chassis manufacturer for recall information.” It is your responsibility to determine the number of recall clearance letters that are necessary. The final stage manufacturer of your vehicle can also assist you with this.
When do you need a recall clearance for a car?
Recall clearance is required before a car can be registered and plated. The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) will not release the inspection form for your vehicle until confirmation that there are no outstanding recalls, has been received.
To facilitate the timely release of your vehicle’s RIV inspection form and avoid delays or additional expenses, we recommend that you get your recall clearance documents early in the import process. Documents remain valid for 30 days prior to import and you can submit your recall information to RIV before you import the vehicle.