Steering
damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby raises the risk of a crash.
open safety recalls on record
damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby raises the risk of a crash.
water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and raises the risk of injury or a crash.
headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, raises the risk of a crash.
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire.
fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, raises the risk of a crash.
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and raises the risk of a crash.
delayed air bag deployment can raises the risk of injury.
undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires raises the risk of a crash.
deactivated passenger air bag raises the risk of injury during a crash.
deactivated passenger air bag raises the risk of injury during 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.