More than 54 million vehicles on American roads have unrepaired safety recalls, and a national campaign running March 2-8 is urging drivers to check their vehicle’s status and book free repairs.
The National Safety Council is promoting Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, an initiative led by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The council says the unrepaired recalls involve critical systems including airbags, steering and brakes.
“Safety remains a critical priority for everyone on our roads,” said Lonny Haschel, senior program manager with the Mobility Safety Impact Program at the National Safety Council. “With millions of vehicles operating daily that still have unrepaired safety recalls, it is essential for drivers to ensure their vehicles are safe.”
Haschel urged drivers to act quickly. “NSC urges all drivers to check for open recalls and take advantage of free repairs as soon as possible. When safety recalls are addressed, every roadway user benefits.”
The council’s Check to Protect campaign allows drivers to search their vehicle’s recall status by entering a licence plate number or Vehicle Identification Number. Drivers can also upload a photo of either document. Safety experts recommend checking for recalls during routine service visits or at least once every few months, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
All recall repairs are completed free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.
