Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and raises the risk of a crash.
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which raises the risk of a crash.
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment.
In the event of a crash, the failure in the seat belt anchor may raises the risk of injury.
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would raises the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
2014 · 2015
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.