Georgia is fifth highest state with unfixed vehicle recalls

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new study from CARFAX shows Georgia is the nation’s fifth-highest state for vehicles that have at least two or more unfixed recalls.

Only Texas (1.6 million); California (1.5 million); Florida (901,000); and New York (528,000) are more than Georgia’s 509,000.

Nationwide, 58.1 million vehicles on the road right now have automotive recalls that remain unfixed; according to the CARFAX study, that’s a 16 percent increase in just two years.

“Fortunately, with free monitoring services, consumers can leverage the tools they need to easily keep track of and fix these issues,” said Paul Nadjarian, general manager of CARFAX Car Care.

• Click here to see open safety recall according to the National Highway Transportation Safety istration (NHTSA).
• Here’s how to check if your vehicle has been subject to a recall.
• Search for VIN records at the Georgia Division of Motor Vehicles

In 2021, NHTSA issued more than 1,000 safety recalls affecting 35 million vehicles. Having your car recalled can be inconvenient. However, getting your vehicle repaired is essential for your safety and the safety of your engers. You can check if your car has been recalled through NHTSA’s database.

According to Progressive Insurance, if a car is subject to a recall, the manufacturer will issue a safety recall, sending a letter to your home. Usually, the letter will instruct you to call the auto dealer that sold you your car. After doing so, you’ll want to set up an appointment with the service department for a mechanic to repair your vehicle.

According to Edmunds, “vehicle recalls do not have an expiration date.” However, it can be challenging to schedule a repair if the manufacturer goes out of business or discontinues the part. That’s why, along with safety reasons, it’s important to take care of recall repairs as soon as possible.

Some manufacturers’ recall programs might provide a loaner while the dealership repairs your car following a recall. If yours does, they will include information in your recall letter. Sometimes dealerships will provide loaners, depending on their policies and the recall program, but it’s best to find out before you schedule your recall repair.

If you have rental car reimbursement coverage, it may not cover a rental if the manufacturer has recalled your vehicle. In that case, you might have to pay to rent a car out of your pocket. If you do, find out if rental car insurance is worth it.

NHTSA has added a new feature to its recall lookup tool. Vehicle owners can now check for recalls by license plate. Below are easy steps to check your vehicle for recalls.

• Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.
• Select your state.
• Enter your vehicle’s license plate number.
• Search to find out if your vehicle is subject to an open safety recall.

Every vehicle has a unique Vehicle Identification Number.

• Look for the 17-character VIN on the lower left of your car’s windshield, or on the label inside your driver side doorjamb. You might also find your VIN on your vehicle’s registration or your insurance documents.
• Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your VIN.
• Search to find out if your vehicle is subject to an open safety recall.

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