What Is A Recall?
A recall is when something is officially called back. Things are often recalled if they are defective or dangerous. It is usually something that it uncontrollable. Long story short they are not working properly, and or may put other people in danger, including yourself if you are the owner of the item being recalled. In this case the something would be motor vehicles. Motor vehicles are not recalled often but it does happen. In some cases it can be just a car part or the whole vehicle. Motor vehicle recalls aren’t always bad even though the experience can be scary.
Who Has Jurisdictions Over These Recalls?
Companies that have the jurisdiction of saying an item needs to be recalled are usually government regulated companies. In order to provide the American people with accurate information about the safety of what has been recalled a few changes have been made. There are six federal agencies with a variety of different jurisdictions that have come together to create a website called www.recalls.gov which is pretty much a one-stop shop for all U.S. government recalled items. There is an array of categories, from toys, kitchen appliances, motor vehicles and so on. These agencies are USA.gov, NHTSA or safercar.gov, the United States Coast Guard, FDA, USDA, and United States Environmental Protection Agency.
How Do You Know If You Own A Recalled Product And What Can You Do About It Once It Is Recalled?
Usually when something is recalled from a major corporation, it will be revealed through almost every media site. Television, radio, even newspapers. You would also receive a formal letter in the mail from your motor vehicle manufacturer. The letter will inform you that your vehicle is being recalled. You will also have strict instructions as to how to go about fixing the issue and getting it all resolved. Once you are notified that your vehicle is being recalled, you will be told when it will be ok for you to act on it. A lot of times motor vehicle recalls aren’t immediately detrimental to the driver or anyone else on the road. In those cases, the car may be sent away and most likely taken off the market. In more common cases your motor vehicle company will tell you to take your car to the dealer within 60-90 days. You should also be provided with a list of dealerships to take it back to with their phone numbers attached. You can either go to the same dealership you bought your car at or take it to one that is more convenient.
Past Motor Vehicle Recalls in History
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