![]() In 2013, Japanese automotive parts manufacturer Takata recalled 3.6 million cars after a series of deaths and injuries associated with defective airbags. This is the largest automotive safety recall in history – impacting millions of vehicles from nearly two dozen brands. What is the Takata recall?Ĭhances are you’ve heard about the Takata airbag recall discussed in the news or by Transport Canada. How many vehicle recalls are there?Īn estimated one in five vehicles on Canadian roads have unfixed, or open safety recalls, meaning they’ve been deemed unfit to drive by their own manufacturers. Check to see if there are any open recalls on a vehicle with our easy to use Recall Check tool. Recalls can greatly affect the value and safety of a vehicle. Why check for auto recalls?īefore you buy a used car, it’s important to check to see if it has had recalls in the past or if current recalls exist. This can be a specific year/make/model, or it could be several years/models within the manufacturer’s lineup. When a vehicle model (or group of models) has a problem that impacts its safety, the manufacturer or federal government will issue a recall. ![]()
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