On 3/12/05 22:03, "Phil Menchions" <pmenchions@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Is it still possible to get that recall work done 10 years after? > > Phil > '89 Westy > Manufacturers are not liable after a certain period of time. They usually use two criteria. If it is a serious safety item that could be life threatening or serious injury, they usually will fix up to a certain point covered under laws of that country. If it is a minor change then it is only covered and the "life" of the vehicle is used. In the US generally 5 years. The big difference can be if it was a voluntary or mandatory recall and if the mfr did a fleet wide or partial recall. The other is if it ever was a recall or just a mfr satisfaction point. Some of these you never even realize are being done unless you work with a dealer shop. In the US 5 years is the normal trigger point unless a major NHTSA or Canadian Safety recall was issued. Generally if the Canadians issue a bulletin the US will immediately issue the same. Reverse also true. Found out a bunch of this stuff from working on my grand daughters Neon and arguing some recall stuff with the dealer. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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