It's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, a time the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reminds drivers to check for open recalls on their vehicles. Its "Lose An Hour, Get a Repair, Stay Safe" campaign coincides with Daylight Saving Time and reminds people to get their vehicles checked for safety recalls (and if you've seen the recall lists in the CarPro Show Weekly Newsletter, you know we've had a lot of those already.)
It's also recently launched a new tool to help drivers find recalls. NHTSA is asking everyone to check for safety recalls and get any recalled vehicle fixed immediately for FREE.
This week, the NHTSA also released new data on recalls in 2023 – reporting that 1,000 recalls were issued in just one year for vehicles, car seats, tires, RVs and other equipment. Nearly 35 million vehicles were recalled in 2023, which the NHTSA says highlights the importance of checking for recalls and completing much-needed recall repairs. The NHSTA recommends checking for recalls twice a year.
“While not all recalls are high profile, all recalls are a safety issue. Unrepaired recalls can make your vehicle less safe for you, your family, and others on the road,” NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said. “When you change your clocks, check for recalls. And if you have an open recall, call your dealership immediately to schedule a free repair.”
NHTSA says it's also working to increase recall awareness and completion rates across the United States. To that end, it's offering $4.1 million in grants to help states alert vehicle owners of open recalls when they register their vehicle or renew their registration. NHTSA says grant applications are being accepted through May 6, 2024.
You can check for open recalls here.
