Parking Brake
IF THE BOLT BREAKS, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE.
open safety recalls on record
IF THE BOLT BREAKS, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE.
THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE AND FALL OUT.
THIS CONNECTION COULD FAIL IF THE NUTS WORKED THEIR WAY LOOSE OR OFF, OR THE BOLTS BROKE FROM FATIGUE.
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, raises the risk of a crash.
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.