Automobile Recalls - Cars, trucks, SUVs
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 "secret" warranties. Also, newer vehicles with persistent problems may be covered by the Lemon Law in your state.
