Equipment
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
open safety recalls on record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can raises the risk of injury.
If the studs break, the transmission may not be properly supported, preventing it from shifting correctly and raises the risk of a crash.
The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.
stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
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.