The National Safety Council encouraged drivers to check their vehicle’s recall status as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Recalls in March.
The nationwide effort aims to protect drivers and passengers from preventable safety issues.
The NSC said more than 54 million vehicles – one in five on American roads today – have unrepaired safety recalls.
The NSC Check to Protect campaign makes it easy for drivers to see if their vehicle has an open recall and take action. Safety experts recommend checking for recalls during routine service visits or at least once every few months, since new recalls can be issued at any time.
“Safety remains a critical priority for everyone on our roads,” said Lonny Haschel, senior program manager with the Mobility Safety Impact Program at NSC.
“With millions of vehicles operating daily that still have unrepaired safety recalls, it is essential for drivers to ensure their vehicles are safe,”
“NSC urges all drivers to check for open recalls and take advantage of free repairs as soon as possible. When safety recalls are addressed, every roadway user benefits.”
Drivers can check their vehicle’s recall status by visiting ChecktoProtect.org and entering a license plate number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or uploading a photo of either. All vehicle safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealers, no matter where the vehicle was purchased. Information entered is used only to identify open recalls.
More information on safety recalls, is available on the NSC website, visit Check to Protect campaign.
