Millions of vehicles are recalled every year due to defects that pose a safety risk to drivers and occupants but a study has discovered that only 1 in 4 defective vehicles are fixed once recalled.
The majority of vehicles that are recalled do not receive the huge press that the recent Toyota recalls have received. This lack of press leaves millions of at risk consumers ignorant to the recall. Unfortunately, for others by the time they are aware of the recall notice they have already been injured by the dangerous and defective vehicle.
Car companies are required by law to send recall notices to registered customers. They receive this information through the various department of motor vehicles offices in every state. If the driver has moved or the car has changed hands and the DMV is not notified it becomes increasingly more difficult for the manufacturer to contact the consumer.
The recent recalls of Toyota have all car manufactures and the federal government more vigilant in notifying the press and consumers of vehicle defects. Consumers can register for free at National Highway Traffic Administration and Driverside.com to be notified of all recalls to ensure their vehicles are not affected by any recalls.
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