What does engine recall mean?
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. If there is a safety recall, your manufacturer will fix the problem free of charge.
What happens if a car manufacturer issues a recall?
If a manufacturer issues a recall of your vehicle, you will receive notification of that recall in the mail. If the make and model of vehicle that you own is determined to have a defect that impairs the vehicle’s safety, you have a number of rights. These rights include: The right to be informed of the recall in writing.
How long are vehicle recalls good for?
Determine if you have to pay for the recall. The statute of limitations on no-charge recalls is eight years from when the vehicle was originally purchased new. If your vehicle is less than eight years old, your recall will be performed free of charge.
How can I find out if my car has a recall?
Using the VIN number on your car or on your registration, check on SaferCars.Gov to verify that a recall notice applies to your specific model. Alternatively, you can contact the customer service department at your vehicle manufacturer to confirm the recall is for your vehicle.
How can I find out if my Toyota is involved in a recall?
“Toyota encourages customers to have the remedy for any open safety recall completed. A customer can see if their vehicle is involved in a safety recall by visiting Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information.
If a manufacturer issues a recall of your vehicle, you will receive notification of that recall in the mail. If the make and model of vehicle that you own is determined to have a defect that impairs the vehicle’s safety, you have a number of rights. These rights include: The right to be informed of the recall in writing.
When do you hear about a car recall?
Major recalls are often part of national news coverage, including on CR.org. Sometimes a recall will only include specific vehicles, rather than every vehicle within a given model year. This explains why you may hear about a recall but not receive a notification.
Determine if you have to pay for the recall. The statute of limitations on no-charge recalls is eight years from when the vehicle was originally purchased new. If your vehicle is less than eight years old, your recall will be performed free of charge.
Where do I find the recall number on my car?
You will need this number not only when checking for a recall but when contacting your dealer to schedule a repair—so keep it handy. To check if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls, go to nhtsa.gov/recalls, and enter your car’s VIN. If there’s an open recall on your specific vehicle, it will appear here. Are Recall Repairs Free?