Steering:Electric Power Assist System
greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, raises the risk of a crash.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment raises the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering assist is lost, especially at lower speeds, raises the risk of a crash.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment raises the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, raises the risk of a crash.
2014
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.