subject: What to do if your car is recalled? [print this page] What to do if your car is recalled? What to do if your car is recalled?
A number of customers world over faced car recall situations last year. This year once again recalls have come to haut with Honda recalling over 57 thousand City saloon models manufactured between November 2008 to December 2009. The cars made during this time frame will get a preventive part replacement of the lost motion spring in the valve train. These are compressed by rocker arms in normal engine use. The result of them not working properly is that these springs may bend or break. This can cause abnormal engine noise and might cause engine stalling and re-starting issues. The question arises what should one do when such a recall happens. Here are some tips:
Remember that it is a precautionary measure on the company's part and the fault must have been originally found in a small percentage of vehicles of a particular make and model. More than often the recall is regarding leaks, electronic issues or loose fasteners etc. Even thought the problems need to be fixed as soon as possible there is no need for you to panic. Most of the time there is no need to even stop driving till repairs are made. However, you must not delay in taking action if you have heard about the recall. Quickly find out with your dealer when to get the repair done and get done with your job soon. Usually the carmaker takes an effort to reach out to the affected customers but if you have heard of it before make sure to act fast and be ahead of the crowd. Once the dealers have the necessary parts to be replaced your work should not take too long.Usually carmakers make special provisions to handle such situations like setting up toll free lines or websites. Like in the case of the present Honda City recall the carmaker has a microsite dealing with the issue where customers can get all the information they want.In case of a car recall keep track of such facilities provided by the carmaker to help your repair run smooth and fast.
Remember that it is a precautionary measure on the company's part and the fault must have been originally found in a small percentage of vehicles of a particular make and model. More than often the recall is regarding leaks, electronic issues or loose fasteners etc. Even thought the problems need to be fixed as soon as possible there is no need for you to panic. Most of
