One in five vehicles have an open safety recall, eligible for free repairs
By Erin Connolly
The National Safety Council (NSC) encourages every vehicle owner to check their recall status during NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week from March 8-12.
Tens of millions of vehicles on the road today have unrepaired recalls, and many of those recalls involve defective parts that can pose life-threatening risks to drivers or passengers. Led by NSC, the Check To Protect campaign encourages all vehicle owners to proactively check their recall status and, if necessary, schedule a free repair as soon as possible.
“Safety is top of mind for families across America, and vehicle safety is an important part of that,” said Mark Chung, Vice President of Roadway Practice at NSC. “We encourage everyone to take two minutes this week to check for recalls on their vehicles. You won’t know if you’re at risk until you check.”
Any vehicle owner can learn whether they have an open recall by visiting CheckToProtect.org and entering their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. The VIN can be found on the driver’s side dash, inside the driver’s door, on your registration documents, or on your insurance card. Another option for vehicle owners is to text “RECALL” to 99724 – or, for Spanish speakers, text “REVISA” to 99724 – and snap a picture of the license plate when prompted.
All recalls are free to have repaired at authorized dealers, regardless of whether you purchased your vehicle from the dealer or take it there for regular service. For more information on safety recalls, visit CheckToProtect.org.
