Vehicle recalls.

OK so we know that the mass market assembly of any item can cause an issue.  But our cars are items that we get in every day, turn the key and drive off.  We probably don't really think too much about it.  Servicing, tyres, clean windows all play an important part in our, and other's road safety.

Vehicle recalls: what you need to know DVSA is urging drivers to check that their vehicles, parts or accessories aren’t subject to a safety recall. New figures show that 2.6 million vehicles were affected by a recall between April 2015 to March 2016. How recalls work Manufacturers should recall vehicles when they become aware of a safety problem, and repair them free of charge. Some parts and accessories - such as child car seats and tyres - aren't registered to drivers like vehicles are, so manufacturers can't always trace the owner. It’s vital that you check for recalls that affect these. Check for vehicle, part or accessory recalls Reporting serious safety defects If you find a serious defect that affects the safety of your vehicle, one of its parts, or an accessory, report it to the manufacturer immediately. Tell DVSA if you’re not happy with how the manufacturer is dealing with your report. Get new recall alerts You can sign up for email alerts to get a monthly summary of the latest recalls. DVSA is also starting to use its Facebook and Twitter accounts to issue new recall alerts. More information Find out more about vehicle recalls and faults.

I just did a check on the new, to me, Hyundai Terracan.  There is a recall concerning the brake discs, but looking at the VIN numbers, mine is outside the recalled vehicles.  Now thats lucky as we tow all sorts with the Terracan, and what a great job it truly does.