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HAS MY CAR BEEN RECALLED?

Information Courtesy of USAA
Date published April 2, 2022
2 to 3 minutes

Going online to see if there's a critical recall on your vehicle isn't
complicated. USAA offers some tips to guide you through the process.

Millions of cars and trucks are recalled every year to correct problems that
pose a risk to life and safety. To avoid breakdowns, accidents, injuries or
worse, it's important to promptly correct the issue.

First, you'll need to know if a recall has been issued for your vehicle. It's
easy to do through the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationSee note1
(NHTSA) website. All you need is your vehicle identification number (VIN), which
is the unique, 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to your car or truck.

There are several places to find your VIN:

 * Proof of insurance card
 * Car insurance policy declarations document
 * State registration form
 * Driver's side dashboard, at the corner where the dashboard meets the
   windshield
 * Inside the driver's side doorjamb

Once you locate your VIN, simply enter it on the NHTSA website See note1 and
you'll see any recalls that apply to your vehicle. No login is required, and you
can also sign up to receive an email alert if your vehicle is recalled in the
future. Another NHTSA web pageSee note1 allows you to check for recalls on car
seats and tires. If you have questions about a recall, contact the vehicle's
manufacturer or a local dealership for more information.

When a recall happens, car makers alert owners by mail. However, if you're the
second, third or fourth owner of the vehicle, the manufacturer may not have your
contact information on file to send you a recall notice. Rather than relying on
the postal service, your mechanic or the diligence of a used car's previous
owner, check the recall status yourself. A good rule of thumb is to check for
recalls a few times a year, such as when you are renewing your registration or
when your auto insurance policy renews.

Follow these tips for recalls on your car:

 * Put your wallet away. Whether or not you're the original owner, expect no
   charges to address the recall. That includes parts and labor.
 * Beat the crowd. When learning of a new recall, act fast. The dealer may be
   more likely to have the necessary parts on hand at the beginning of a recall
   and able to make repairs quickly.
 * Keep the recall notice handy. To be sure you don't forget, store the recall
   notice in a prominent place until you've addressed it.
 * Keep a record. After you've taken care of the issue, put the recall notice
   and the description of the completed work in your vehicle maintenance file.
   It could be useful to you and prospective buyers when you're ready to sell.


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