What exactly is a car recall?
A
variety of engineering errors can cause
a defect in a car. Usually, the problem is concentrated on models that
were
produced during a certain time period at one specific plant. Therefore,
not all Saturn View drivers, for example, would be forced to pull off
the road when a
defect for that model is announced to the public.
When enough reports
are compiled, the NHTSA will begin to investigate the issue,
and determine the root of the problem. Then, the findings are made
public. If a
manufacturer does not force a recall, then the government, through the
NHTSA,
will initiate one instead.