subject: Virginia area Ford offers tips to handle recalls [print this page] When a defect or safety concern is detected in a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue a recall to notify affected consumers. It is important that drivers know what to do should they receive a recall notice regarding their car or truck. VA area Ford provides the following tips to ensure drivers know what to do should their vehicle be affected by a recall.
Do not ignore the notice- Believe it or not, there are many people who receive a recall notice and fail to make the proper arrangements to ensure their vehicle is serviced. Virginia area Ford dealers urge drivers to avoid the temptation to put off dealing with the recall until a more convenient time. While many recalls are issued as a strictly precautionary measure, there are cases where ignoring a recall notice could jeopardize your safety.
Contact your dealers- When you receive a recall notice, contact your local Ford dealer to discuss what actions should be taken next. Your dealer will be able to provide valuable information regarding the recall and make arrangements for your car to be serviced.
Keep all relevant recall information- It is important that car owners keep both the original recall notice as well as any documentation provided by the dealership at time of repair. This information should be kept with other important vehicle documents in the event they are needed in the future. If you should sell your car, pass this information onto the next owner to ensure they have all the information necessary should a problem arise in the future.
