Many drivers don't repair their recalled cars - Boston.com
Consider that Takata’s recent recall involved air bags exploding with so much force that metal shrapnel blasts into the passenger compartment. When a recall is issued, the car manufacturer is required to contact every owner of record for that particular model by mail. That means if you own a used car the onus is on you to check whether the car has been recalled. gov and looking up their vehicle using its vehicle identification number (VIN), which drivers can locate on their specific vehicle-maker’s site. Other drivers may have become desensitized to recalls because they seem so common. Just last year, over 50 million cars and trucks were recalled. And sometimes dealers don’t have parts ready for repairs when customers do bring their cars in. For example, Honda did not have the proper parts to fix over 5 million cars with faulty airbags last year, during the first phase of Takata-related... Here are some recalled cars that can cost you time and money:. Average recalls: 2. 4. The Malibu is the first of two Chevrolet cars to appear on this list. gov, a car safety site powered by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Chevy Malibus from 2007 to 2013 have been recalled for problems with the car’s electric wiring, suspension, steer, power seats, and more. Source: www.boston.com
