Whenever automakers discover that a vehicle has a defect or does not comply with U.S. laws, they must notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and mail a notice to each customer who owns or leases the affected vehicles. Automakers must also recall those cars, trucks or SUVs – which means they have to fix the defect across the entire fleet.
People with recalled vehicles usually have to schedule a visit to an authorized dealership, where a mechanic repairs the car.
But vehicles are increasingly high-tech contraptions. Although most recalls still require the…
