Date:         Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:06:29 -0700
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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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.
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