How Do You Find Auto Safety And Recall Information?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 42,000 lives are lost every year due to traffic accidents. Traffic accident is also the primary cause of debilitating injuries and the number one killer of Americans under the age of 34 in the United States. Auto recalls are very important in getting unsafe vehicles off the road and is usually initiated by the manufacturers themselves or after an investigation by NHTSA. As a motorist, it is vital that you know how to find auto safety and recall information in order to avoid potential traffic accidents. Open your web browser and point it to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov. It is the official web site of Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) which is a division of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Click “Safety Recalls” from the side menu. Click “Search for Recalls” to search the recall database according to different categories. You can search based on the type of vehicle, model
