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How to Check for Recalls on Your Auto's Parts
You could save big bucks by finding out if the manufacturer is providing free replacements for malfunctioning parts.
By Cameron Huddleston, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger.com
March 18, 2010
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I received a letter from Nissan today telling me that my 2009 Nissan Quest had been recalled because of a possible problem with the brake pedal. When Nissan announced March 2 that it would be recalling some 2008 and 2009 Nissan Quests, I hoped that mine wouldn't be among those recalled. No such luck.
But the good news is that the dealer will inspect the brake pedal and replace it, if necessary, for free. This is usually the case -- and it's important to remember, especially if something goes wrong with your vehicle and it's no longer under warranty.
Say you own a used vehicle and its brakes start having problems. So you take it to the repair shop, and the mechanic doesn't check to see if there's a recall on the brakes. Then you'll end up paying more than necessary to replace a recalled part that you should've gotten for free.
The next time your car is on the fritz, check InternetAutoGuide.com to see if there are any recalls on your vehicle's parts.
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Posted by: robby tharp at 05/30/2010 12:22:24 PM
I did what I was told and went to internet auto ,com to find recall on my dodge pu but found your article saying to go there . Is there a secret way to find the info on the recall for a spe-cific vehicle like the broken steering column on my 1990 dodge pu?