New tool makes it easy for drivers to check for recalls
“It really just makes it easier to go to the NHTSA website and see if they have any open recalls on their vehicle, which is really important,” said Michael Brooks, the executive director of the Center for Auto Safety.
By Meghan Schiller
May 17 2024
From car windows to melting engines and faulty car seats, we hear about safety recalls every single day. But now there’s a one-stop shop to make sure you can get safety information tailored just for you and your kids.
KDKA-TV Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains how you can check for personalized recalls in one place.
“It really just makes it easier to go to the NHTSA website and see if they have any open recalls on their vehicle, which is really important,” said Michael Brooks, the executive director of the Center for Auto Safety.
You can ditch the 17-character VIN number too. Brooks says all you’ll need is your license plate. Here’s how:
Visit nhtsa.gov/recalls Pick Pennsylvania on the drop-down menu Type in your license plate to search for recalls
“It also allows them to check for complaints about that model vehicle, investigations that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration might be conducting, and also very importantly, it provides manufacture communications from the manufacturer to the dealers,” said Brooks.
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