How do I find out if my car is on a recall list?
The easiest way to check for open recalls on your car is to visit the NHTSA’s recall site (nhtsa.gov/recall) and enter your Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. (A car’s VIN is usually found in the lower left corner of the windshield and can also be found on your registration.)
Do recalls have an expiration date?
While car recalls don’t have an expiration date, they are only enforced for “reasonable periods,” the agency says. Basically, a recall is over if a vehicle’s manufacturer goes out of business, or if the parts needed to make the necessary repair are no longer being made.
Can you return a car if it has a recall?
Although the manufacturer may repair your vehicle for free, replace it, or give you a refund for your vehicle if it is named in a recall, that does not compensate you for any injuries you may have suffered as a result of that vehicle defect. The vehicle defect was the direct cause of the accident.
Do car recalls expire?
What to do if your vehicle is recalled in Canada?
What to do if your vehicle is recalled, get notified of recalls, check for recalls when buying a used vehicle. Transport Canada Web sites do not automatically gather any specific personal information from you, such as your name, phone number or email address.
How do I find out if my vehicle has a recall?
Search for Vehicle Recalls. Check Transport Canada’s Road Safety Database to search for recalls. Consumers can also visit the vehicle manufacturer’s website – many make recall information available there. Note: some manufacturers’ recall searches may not include Canadian vehicles. #N#Search for Recalls by VIN.
What does it mean when a car is recalled?
When a vehicle model (or group of models) has a problem that impacts its safety, the manufacturer or federal government will issue a recall. This can be a specific year/make/model, or it could be several years/models within the manufacturer’s lineup. Why check for auto recalls?
Are there any unfixed safety recalls on a specific vehicle?
If you want to ensure that there are no unfixed safety recalls on a specific vehicle, obtain the VIN and run a vehicle history report. Along with providing other pieces of important information, a vehicle history report is a critical tool to finding out the history of a specific car.