About Safty recalls
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Melting Slicks
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About Safty recalls
I got this from the NHTSA site...its about the time frame for dealers to make repairs due to safty recall: <A HREF="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline/recallprocess.html" TARGET="_blank">NHTSA</A>
Are There Any Limitations on My Right to Have My Vehicle Remedied at No Charge?
Yes. A limitation pertains to the age of the vehicle. In order to be eligible for remedy at no cost, the vehicle cannot be more than 8 years old on the date the defect or non-compliance is determined. Under the law, the age of the vehicle is calculated from the date of sale to the first purchaser. For example, if a defect is found in 1999 and a recall ordered, manufacturers are required to make the correction available at no charge only to cars purchased new in 1991 through 1999. However, consumers should realize that even though manufacturers are not obligated to remedy safety defects in older cars, a safety problem may still exist. If you receive notification of a defect on a vehicle older than eight years, take the responsibility to have your car repaired at your own expense. Eliminate any unnecessary risks.
Are There Any Limitations on My Right to Have My Vehicle Remedied at No Charge?
Yes. A limitation pertains to the age of the vehicle. In order to be eligible for remedy at no cost, the vehicle cannot be more than 8 years old on the date the defect or non-compliance is determined. Under the law, the age of the vehicle is calculated from the date of sale to the first purchaser. For example, if a defect is found in 1999 and a recall ordered, manufacturers are required to make the correction available at no charge only to cars purchased new in 1991 through 1999. However, consumers should realize that even though manufacturers are not obligated to remedy safety defects in older cars, a safety problem may still exist. If you receive notification of a defect on a vehicle older than eight years, take the responsibility to have your car repaired at your own expense. Eliminate any unnecessary risks.
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Re: About Safty recalls (JonM)
Jon - thanks for the info... I knew there was a statute of limitations, but I didn't know there was a vehicle age limit.
most interesting! Great find!!!!!! :cheers:
most interesting! Great find!!!!!! :cheers:
