Manufacturer Recalls Made Simple

A car manufacturer recall seems out of the realm of possibility when we hear about one on the news. It is a vague notion about a potential danger in a car we don't own. The truth is, though, that any car could have a defect, and it's best to know what your options are in the event that it happens to you. MANUFACTURER RECALLS MADE SIMPLE A car recall occurs when a manufacturer has discovered some kind of error in the way the car was made. Sometimes these errors pose some kind of danger to the driver, sometimes they do not. Sometimes the car did not meet the federal HOW DO YOU EVEN KNOW IF YOUR CAR IS ON A RECALL LIST? safety standards. Either way, the manufacturer The manufacturer is required to send a letter to all owners of the car. The letter includes all the details, including potential danger, signs of the defect, how the problem can be fixed, and what the next step is in the process of the repair. is responsible for paying for the repair. An important thing to remember is that you must address the issue within 60 days of receiving the letter, or the offer will be nil Once you determine whether your car has been recalled, you must find a list of authorized mechanics in your area. They should be aware of the recall, but if they are not, you can present your letter to them and they will accept it. After they have worked on the car, they and void. should send the bill to the manufacturer. If they refuse to do that, you should contact the manufacturer, and if you still have issues, you can contact the NHTSA and report the problem immediately. You can always keep track of current car recalls on the NHTSA website as well. Letters from the manufacturer can't always be counted on, since records get lost, or a change of address may have occurred. The point is this: car recalls have a frightening connotation, but in the end, as long as you bring your car into a mechanic within 60 days, you will not have to bear the burden of repair. Wolfchase CHRYSLER | DODGE | JEEP | RAM WOLFCHASECDJ.COM Wiaro Everybedy Rte