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of course, grabbed headlines earlier this year when it recalled 2. 6 million vehicles with a faulty ignition switch that has been linked to more than 20 deaths. In the first action by a state against GM, Arizona filed a lawsuit against the company,
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adidas jeremy scott bones, more than three times the number of new cars and trucks Americans will buy in 2015. Related: 10 Hottest New Cars for 2015"A big part of this is really manufacturers erring on the side of caution more than ever before," said Dave Sargent, vice president of global automotive at J. "No manufacturer wants to be labeled as hiding information,
adidas jeremy scott 2014adidas jeremy scott 2014, and what to do about it:ONE: Find out if your car has been recalled. Most manufacturers publish a list of all cars that are potentially subject to recall based on the year, make, and model of the vehicle. However, since autos produced in different plants may use parts from different suppliers, you'll need to run the VIN number on your car to be certain whether it's affected. The easiest way to check is to enter that number at SaferCar. gov, for a recall report specific to your vehicle. While you're there,
adidas jeremy scott bones, sign up for email alerts for any future recalls that might affect your vehicle. Related: The 10 Safest Small Cars and SUVs in AmericaYou can skip this step if you regularly take your car into the dealership for an inspection. Dealers will check to see if there are any outstanding recalls during that inspection and usually will repair any issues for you during that visit. One note: Unaffiliated mechanics won't run this check during an inspection. TWO: Contact your manufacturer. Once you've learned of a potential defect,
call your manufacturer's customer service department to find out what issue the recall focuses on and whether there truly is any danger. "They should be able to tell you if it's something that needs to be addressed immediately," said Phil Reed, consumer advice editor at Edmunds. "For the most extreme cases, the manufacturer may set up a separate phone line for inquiries and information. "Once you've gotten all the facts, you can decide how quickly you need to move to get the repairs madeTHREE: Make an appointment with your dealer. Dealers must fix any recall related issues for free. If they don't have the parts to make a repair right away, and it's an immediate safety issue, ask for a loaner car to drive for the time being. Related: Why Younger Americans Are Ditching Cars All of these recalls, by the way,
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