RECALLS
Defects that result in an auto recall can range from a minor mechanical defect like a glitch in a door lock to major defects such as faulty axles. Sometimes an auto recall is issued for a simple driving hindrance while other recalls are truly safety hazards that necessitate immediate attention.
As the registered owner of a vehicle, you will typically receive a recall notice by mail when a manufacturer issues a recall on your car or tires. However, sometimes, for various reasons, owners don’t receive their automobile recall notice. Numerous factors can contribute this, with the most likely being a move or tossing your auto recall notice out not realizing its importance. You can quickly and easily check for automobile recalls via the internet by using links to the online resources provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles for your particular state or by using sites such as americanlemonlawcenter.com.
If you notice something about your vehicle that just seems “not right," you should check to see if an auto recall has been issued. It’s a good idea to check for recalls frequently in case any safety issues are discovered and your recall notice is lost in the mail.
Regular updates on recalls can be found on various websites, such as americanlemonlawcenter.com. In 2006 for example, according to carsmart.com, Ohio is said to have already listed 27 different auto companies who have issued recalls; and in past years, such as 1997, has compiled recall information for up to 41 makes and models.
Major corporations like General Motors, regularly recall vehicles. However, sometimes these recalls are only issued for certain parts of the country, leaving people in other parts of the country with a potential safety hazard. For example, this past August, GM publicly announced recalls of vehicles located in 14 states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. Considering this seemingly capricious decision, the federal government questioned the need to do the recall in six additional states, and GM acquiesced. Henceforth, GM has now agreed to expand the recall to: Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
Other clandestine acts are commonplace amongst larger vehicle corporations. One Detroit Free Press report indicatedthat customers who complained enough about a given problem were taken care of by a “secret” warranty program that GM dealers were aware of back in 2003, but did not release details to the general public.
With all the perplexities involved, your best bet is probably to seek legal advice if you are having repeated problems with your vehicle. If you’ve got a dangerous vehicle, don’t go it alone. You may be entitled to your money back or to a new vehicle under various “lemon laws.”
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