{"id":982,"date":"2016-11-08T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T18:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gograylaw.com\/?p=982"},"modified":"2023-08-24T12:14:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T17:14:45","slug":"can-a-car-recall-affect-my-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrightgray.com\/es\/can-a-car-recall-affect-my-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Car Recall Affect My Lawsuit?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a vehicle recall is issued, it is important to take quick action. The federal government does not issue recalls for minor problems. Every time a recall is issued, it is because of an unreasonable safety risk or because a car does not meet minimum federal safety standards. Because recalls are so serious, they can greatly impact lawsuits.<\/p>\n

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal agency that issues recalls on cars and car parts. On its recall website<\/a>, it describes the importance of taking care of recalls quickly:<\/p>\n

Every recall is serious<\/em>, and the details of all recalls and their remedies vary. Do not wait; contact your vehicle dealer immediately to receive your free fix.<\/p>\n

In fact, getting recalled items fixed is so important that the NHTSA recommends that you look up<\/a> your vehicle identification number at least twice every year to catch all recalls that might affect your safety.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of recent recalls.<\/p>\n