What do you need to know about an engine recall?
REQUIRED: Evaporative family (evap family). The evap family is also found on the Vehicle Emissions Label, but (unlike the TG name) does not include a decimal point. REQUIRED: Make, model, and model year of the vehicle. The VIN is not required, but can be helpful. REQUIRED: Engine family name. REQUIRED: Engine manufacturer.
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.
What are recalls for light duty cars and trucks?
Recalls are divided into the following three categories: Find recalls for light-duty cars and trucks using this application. All other equipment and heavy duty vehicles. STEP 2: Compile the information. The recall category determines the information you should compile.
When was the last Kia engine replacement recall?
January 17, 2019 — A Kia engine replacement recall issued in 2017 has caused the automaker to order another recall to repair about 68,000 vehicles that weren’t properly fixed the first time around. Kia says the following vehicles are included in this latest recall if the vehicles had their engines replaced during the 2017 recall:
How does a recall work for a car?
For vehicles, the recall usually provides a free of charge repair for the defect due to possible injurious functions with the defective part. The manufacturer will repair or replace the issue and then let the owner take it back. The recall usually resolves the issue with little complication during or after the repair.
Are there any recalls on new Hyundai cars?
In some cases, drivers were introduced to the engine problems when fires popped up in the engine compartments. Hyundai reports the newly recalled 100,000 vehicles all had their engines replaced but the fuel tubes may have been improperly torqued or misaligned.
January 17, 2019 — A Kia engine replacement recall issued in 2017 has caused the automaker to order another recall to repair about 68,000 vehicles that weren’t properly fixed the first time around. Kia says the following vehicles are included in this latest recall if the vehicles had their engines replaced during the 2017 recall:
Is there a recall on my Car Seat?
It is not just vehicles that may be recalled. Tires and child car seats are often named in recalls as well, as are many non-automobile-related products. In terms of safe driving, you can stay up to date on recall information by regularly visiting SaferCar.gov.