You Or Your Neighbor Probably Has A Vehicle Safety Recall

You Or Your Neighbor Probably Has A Vehicle Safety Recall

A recent study completed by Carfax explains that nearly one in five vehicles on the road is in need of repair due to a vehicle recall. Although the number of recalls varies from year to year and from model to model, it is vital to be aware of vehicle recalls to avoid the need for an auto accident lawyer, whether you live in small-town St. George, Utah or a big city.

How to Tell If Your Vehicle Is Part of a Recall

Most of the time, the manufacturer of the vehicle will send out a letter to notify drivers of a safety recall. However, if you'd like to check for yourself to see if your car has a recall, the steps are very simple. Staying on top of important safety recalls will help you avoid the need for an auto accident lawyer.

First, locate your vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Then you can call any dealership that sells your brand of car, whether you live in St. George, Utah, or the Midwest and they can help you. You can also do a free search online that will pull up any recalls that affect your vehicle. 

What to Do Next

If you find that your vehicle does have a safety recall, the first step is to contact your local car dealership. The service department can perform the safety-related recall repairs for you. If you run into problems, you can also contact the vehicle manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help you resolve the situation. It is best not to put the repairs off; you compromise your safety by doing so, which could result in the need for an auto accident lawyer. 

Recalls Keep Us Safe

A safety recall is generally nothing to be too alarmed about, as long as you get the problem fixed by your local car dealership. If you do find yourself in an accident due to a safety recall issue, contact a good auto accident lawyer, whether you live on the East Coast or in St. George.

Ryan Muir is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter