Recalls: What are They, How to Check for Recalls, What to Do

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or a manufacturer issues recalls. Recalls correspond to a vehicle, motor vehicle equipment, car seats, or tires that fail to meet United States Code for Motor Vehicle Safety standards. How do you check for recalls? How do you deal with them? Our team here at Anchorage, AK MINI of Anchorage receives these questions often. Here's our brief guide.

You may not have to check for recalls. Your vehicle manufacturer sends related recalls when you keep your vehicle registration current. You may also use your vehicle VIN number to locate related recalls via the recall app Safercar, the website of the same name, or the NHTSA website.

Follow all of the manufacturer's interim safety guidance. Gives us a call at Anchorage, AK MINI of Anchorage for questions or support. Different types of recalls have different resolutions. The manufacturer may repurchase the defective vehicle or components, or your vehicle may require mechanical or software updates through a safety improvement campaign.