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Recall verification

288 views 5 replies 5 participants last post by  Sailor24  
#1 ·
I recently found a used sedan, and I’m concerned it may have open recalls. Will a VIN based report show all past and outstanding recalls? Or do I need to check directly with the manufacturer? I’d like to know if relying on a history report is enough to confirm safety compliance.
 
#2 ·
Whoever does the PPI will check or should check, if you mention it then they will. Checking with the manufacturer would give you better piece of mind. Really the only one that is out there is from air bags. Some seemed to expire like the exhaust gas temp sender. My 2000 never got it and when I inquired I would have had to pay for it.
 
#3 ·
Go here it'll give you an idea of what recalls were out for the year then if the recall was done you can check the door jam stickers
 
#4 · (Edited by Moderator)
A VIN based report will usually flag past recalls and list whether they were addressed, but coverage can depend on how consistently the data was reported. For outstanding recalls, the most reliable source is still the manufacturer’s official recall lookup tool. That said, using a history report alongside the manufacturer check gives you a fuller picture the report can also show accidents, service records, title issues, etc. If you want to streamline it all in one place, is worth checking since they combine recall info with the broader vehicle history, so you’re not just relying on one angle.
 
#5 ·
Is this for real? I feel like we’re in a bad commercial. Op joins to ask a generic question about some type of sedan. Now this new member has a link for just the right service.