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Tens of millions of cars are recalled in the USA: how to find out if your car is among them

A whopping 50 million vehicles are subject to recall. Thousands of Ford, Nissan, Hyundai and Honda models were recently added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall list. Read more about this publication Fox News.

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The manufacturer has discovered that a part on a particular model is wearing out faster than expected, and faulty or outdated software can create serious problems.

How you can find out if your vehicle is subject to a recall and receive email notifications of future recalls.

1. Find your vehicle's VIN

The first step is to find your 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN for short).

It can be found on most vehicles in the lower corner of the dashboard on the driver's side. The VIN can be a little hard to see, so look closely. On some vehicles, it is printed on an emblem on the driver's side door jamb.

If you can't find your vehicle's VIN, check its name or registration, or review your insurance documents.

Don't forget to take a picture of the VIN of the car so that it is always at hand.

2. Update registration

Make sure your car manufacturer can contact you. This means that your registration is up to date and your current address is on file. You can find out about a serious recall from a letter in the mail.

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The first thing you should do is check your car. Look at the registration sticker in the corner of the plate and make sure that the marked year is the current one. You can also visit your state motor vehicle department's website to see if you need to pay any fees or pass an emissions test to keep your paperwork up to date.

3. Use the NHTSA Recall Checker Tool

Once you have the VIN number, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall search page. Enter your VIN in the search box provided and the results will show you the number and type of safety recalls that apply to your particular vehicle. If you don't have a VIN, try looking up the year, make and model of your vehicle.

The search tool includes vehicle recalls from the last 15 calendar years. You'll also see vehicle safety testimonials from major car manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers, and some truck manufacturers.

If you don't receive any results, your vehicle is not included in any current recalls.

Pro Tip: When buying a used car, it's a good idea to look up the VIN so you know if you need to address any issues after you take ownership.

In addition to vehicle recalls, the NHTSA website is handy for checking recalls of automotive accessories such as car seats, tires, and other vehicle-related equipment.

4. Be active

Just because your vehicle is not currently subject to a recall does not mean it will not be recalled in the future. For this purpose, NHTSA also offers an email notification system to receive recall alerts.

To register, enter your email address and select up to five car models, makes and years. You can get an overview of all vehicle recalls each week, as well as alerts for tire or car seat recalls, among other things.

5. Register with Carfax

Carfax collects a variety of records about your vehicle, including accident reports, service schedules, and recall alerts. The best part is that it's free.

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To set up an account, go to carfax.com. Click "register" in the top right corner and create an account. Add your car by searching by VIN or license plate.

After registration, you will receive a monthly report with reviews and other services for your car.

What to do if your car is subject to a recall

Maintenance work is usually carried out in a car dealership. Call to set up a date and time. You can include a review number to make it easier for them to find information about the review.

The recall may be related to potentially dangerous issues, so schedule your vehicle service as soon as possible. The dealer can even arrange for your vehicle to be towed if the recall is for a serious issue.

And remember: the dealership will perform all repairs made to your vehicle in connection with the recall, free of charge.

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