What You Should do if Your Vehicle has an Open Recall
What You Should do if Your Vehicle has an Open Recall Every year, automakers recall millions of automobiles. When these recalls are issued it is the responsibility of the auto manufacturer to work with dealers in order to repair the affected vehicles. You can check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database if you're not sure if your car has been subject to a safety recall. If your vehicle has been recalled, read the recall notice carefully and follow the instructions to ensure your safety on the road. Every year, tens of millions of automobiles are recalled to fix problems ranging from software issues that cause cars to halt suddenly to leaks that may cause fires. Some recalls affect millions of automobiles, while others affect just a few hundred. Every recall, however, is significant, and each owner of a recalled vehicle has the same rights. A recall can be a slow, annoying process. Sometimes it takes weeks for the car to...