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Consumer Affairs


Recalls - Automotive

To put it mildly, automakers don't like to conduct recalls. They are very expensive and don't exactly do wonders for marketing efforts. Most problems never get to the recall stage; that doesn't mean they're not problems, it just means the manufacturer has managed to wriggle out of conducting a full-scale recall. Much more common are "secret" warranties and technical service bulletins. Also, newer vehicles with persistent problems may be covered by the in your state.

Recent Major Recalls

All Recalls

Use this form to search the official recall database of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Note that recently announced recalls may not yet be in the official database. It sometimes takes a week or more for recall details to be entered in the database.

Other Recent Recalls

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