Auto safety recalls can be confusing and nerve-racking! We have gathered some helpful information about car recalls to help ease your mind and make the ordeal less stressful.

What is a car recall?

An auto safety recall occurs when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) determines that a car model has a safety related defect or does not comply with federal safety standards. In the event of a recall, owners of the affected cars will be alerted and often a free repair will be offered.

How will you be notified?

When a recall happens, the car manufacturer is required to send letters to the customers that are affected. You can stay up to date on various recalls by visiting the NHTSA’s website.

What do you do if a recall affects your car?

The recall letter you receive should have instructions about what the next steps are. Generally you will have to set up a repair appointment with your local dealer. You may have to do this within a certain time, depending on the seriousness of the issue.

Do you have to pay for repairs?

Most likely, the answer is no. If your car is on the recall list, all recall related fixes should be free of charge. Taking your recall letter with you can help avoid any problems that may arise.

Contact the Agape Brokers Insurance Agency in Hemet for all of your California auto insurance needs. Stay safe as you travel this holiday season and get the perfect policy for your needs. We will be closed Thursday the 27^th and Friday the 28^th for the Thanksgiving holiday, so get the protection you need sooner rather than later.

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