Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, raises the risk of a crash or injury.
open safety recalls on record
backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can raises the risk of injury.
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, raises the risk of injury following a crash.
Headlight failure can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, raises the risk of a crash.
disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and raises the risk of injury.
loss of drive power can raises the risk of a crash.
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, 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.