Importance of Getting Your Recalled Vehicle to the Dealership

Drivers in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and O'Fallon area never enjoy having their vehicle recalled. However, it's an important situation that shouldn't be ignored.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 25% of recalled vehicles don't get the necessary repairs. We're here to tell you what you should do in the event of a recall and to stress the importance of getting your recalled vehicle to your dealership.

How Recalls Work

A recall occurs when the NHTSA or the manufacturer finds a possible safety hazard with a particular vehicle. Recall notices are sent to inform drivers that their vehicles have been recalled and require repairs or replacements to ensure that the vehicle is safe for driver and passengers. If a manufacturer discovers a safety defect, it's legally required to notify the NHTSA to help conduct the recall or legal action could be taken.

Recall notices come in the mail. Don't worry, though, because they're hard to miss. The envelope will feature bold red letters stating RECALL NOTICE.

When you receive one of these letters in the mail, you should take the necessary steps to ensure that the issue is corrected and your vehicle is safe to drive. You should start by taking your vehicle to your dealership. It's important to stress that you need to take the vehicle to a dealership of the same brand.

Once you take your vehicle to the dealership, the problem can be easily corrected, depending on its severity.

Why You Need to Take Your Recalled Vehicle to the Dealership

Your dealership is the best place to take your vehicle for the necessary repairs during a recall. The dealership is authorized to handle your vehicle in the event of a recall and employs skilled technicians to work on the vehicles they sell. Not only are these technicians experienced, but they receive additional training specific to that automotive brand and become certified. Not only will the dealership and its technicians correct the error that resulted in the recall, but the service performed to repair the issue will be free of charge.

Keep up with recall news by checking your dealership website or the NHTSA website. You'll definitely get a notice in the mail if your vehicle is affected, but it's always best to stay informed about any safety issues with your vehicle. That way you can have the necessary repairs performed, and you can continue to enjoy driving your safe, reliable car.

Nissan drivers in the St. Charles, St. Louis, and O'Fallon area who receive a recall notice can always bring their vehicle to St. Charles Nissan. We're more than happy to help you to keep your vehicle in great shape and safe to take on the road.