How do I find old recalls?
Your first step is to check out the federal agency’s recall page, at nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If nothing comes up, you’re golden. If any open recalls do populate, move on to our third and final step.
How do I find out if my product has been recalled?
First visit recalls.gov, which is run by the government agencies that regulate consumer goods, food, drugs, and transportation. You can sign up to receive e-mail alerts delivered as often as you want—whether that’s right after a recall is announced, daily, or weekly.
Where can I find list of car recalls?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation provides recall information including vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to present.
What kind of recalls are there in the US?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation provides recall information including vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to present. The campaigns include motor vehicle products which experienced a safety-related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards:
How does NHTSA know if there is a recall?
NHTSA opens an investigation of alleged safety defects. It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they don’t identify a safety-related defect. NHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation.
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.
Where can I find the latest food recalls?
FoodSafety.gov provides the latest information on all food recalls and alerts as well as food illness outbreaks You can also get the Food Safety Widget to display food safety alerts and recalls on your Web site. Content for FoodSafety.gov is provided by:
How can I find out if there are recalls on my car?
NHTSA’s new search tool lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn if a specific vehicle has not been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years. Safety recalls conducted by major light auto automakers, including motorcycle manufacturers.
NHTSA opens an investigation of alleged safety defects. It is closed when they notify the manufacturer of recall recommendations or they don’t identify a safety-related defect. NHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation.
Are there any safety recalls on my car?
Current recalls issued for your vehicle. All safety recalls for your vehicle over the past 15 years. Any recalls that are incomplete. Note that a VIN search may NOT include information for your car such as: