What to Do if a Ford Recall Occurs
Recalls are common even among the most reliable car brands, with hundreds of recalls involving thousands of vehicles issued annually. If you receive a Ford recall involving your vehicle, you should make an appointment to bring your automobile to our Ford service center. Whenever you hear about a recall, you should contact O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville or visit nhtsa.gov/recalls to get more information.
Review the Recall Notice
Carmakers are required to issue a recall if they or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determine that a car or its equipment poses a safety threat or fails to meet prescribed safety requirements. Automakers have 60 days to send recall notices to affected motorists by first-class mail. Recall notices include vital information, such as a description of the problem, locations where a remedy is available, and a timeline for necessary repairs.
Given the information in a recall notice, it is important to review the document carefully. By reading the notice, you can determine whether it’s safe to continue driving your vehicle. If you’re unsure about your car’s safety or recall status, stop by the service department at our Shelbyville, KY, Ford dealership for advice you can trust.
Make a Service Appointment
When a recall notice is issued over an issue that seems easy for do-it-yourselfers to fix, some motorists visit our Ford parts center to pick up the requisite supplies to correct the problem. While we understand that impulse, it’s not a good idea. Addressing the problem yourself might make you liable for issues resulting from improperly performed repairs. Besides, the parts and labor for most recalls are free of charge, so why not trust the pros?
Ask Questions
If you’ve never received a Ford recall notice, getting one can be an unnerving experience. Asking questions is one way to alleviate any worries you might have. People often ask us why recall notices are issued in the first place. Here are some of the reasons a carmaker might issue a recall notice:
- Transmission problems like burning smells and slipping or stuck gears
- Unsafe car seats
- Malfunctioning airbags
- Collapsing carjacks
- Leaking fuel systems
- Brake trouble
- Issues with driver-assist features
Learn More About Ford Recalls in Shelbyville, KY
Two thoughts in closing. First, because recalls go out by mail first, always keep your information up to date if you move. Second, your safety is at stake, so never ignore a Ford recall notice. With that in mind, visit O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville for Ford recall information and service you can trust, or schedule service through your FordPass® app. We look forward to having you as our guest soon.