Ford Recalls

Every vehicle on the road in Macon, regardless of the make or model, has been safety-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During testing, the NHTSA evaluates the car seats, tires, airbags, and other associated components to ensure they meet proper safety standards. Occasionally, NHTSA tests uncover a defect that could compromise the safety of the vehicle. At that point, the organization issues a safety recall.

If you receive notice that there’s a recall for your vehicle, what do you do? Not to worry, because auto manufacturers are required to perform recall services free of charge—you just need to schedule an appointment at a certified Ford service department like the one at Five Star Ford Warner Robins!

How to Check Recalls On Your Car

Does my car have a recall? Any time there are Ford recalls that affect your model, you’ll be notified by the manufacturer. You will get an official notice in the mail, but there are also ways to check for Ford recalls using your VIN. Learn how to check recalls on your car using one of two options:

• Search your VIN on the official Ford recalls page; if there is an active recall affecting your vehicle, you’ll see it here.
• If you have the FordPass® App on your phone, and your vehicle is registered on the app, it will notify you of any open Ford recalls for your model.

Why Does My Car Have a Recall?

Safety recalls are issued if there is a defect in “performance, construction, a component, or material of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment.” For the NHTSA’s purposes, a defect is any issue that:

• Poses a risk to motor vehicle safety.
• May exist in a group of vehicles of the same design or manufacture.
• May exist in items of equipment of the same type and manufacture.

What Do I Do About Recalls On My Car?

If there is an open recall program for your Ford vehicle, the next step is to bring it into a certified Ford service department to have the necessary services performed. No matter what type of service it takes to fix the recall, it will always be done free of charge to the registered owner of the vehicle.

It’s critical that you do not ignore safety recalls. First and foremost, they exist to keep you safe while operating your vehicle. Additionally, if you ignore a recall, it could affect the resale value of your car in the future. If you decide to sell or trade it in someday, the VIN will reveal if there are open recalls that were never performed, thus lowering the value of your car.

Contact Us with Questions or Concerns About Ford Recalls

The NHTSA and safety recalls exist for a reason, to keep you and other motorists safe on the roads around Perry and Bonaire. Recall programs are streamlined and easy to take care of at a service department like our own, but we understand that you may still have some questions or concerns about Ford recalls. To learn more, contact us and we’ll be happy to tell you more.