If you see a letter with Important Safety Recall Notice on it, don’t treat it as junk mail—you’ve just received a safety recall. No one’s ever excited to have to come in for additional service, but the best thing about a Hyundai recall letter is that any maintenance and parts are covered. Once you’ve received one, there’s no reason to put off coming in for service at Jenkins Hyundai of Ocala, so follow these steps today.
What Is a Recall Notice?
Recalls occur when either a manufacturer or a government body detects a manufacturing problem in a particular model. If an issue causes a recall, it’s a crucial safety shortcoming that needs to be taken care of, not just a faulty cupholder. Your recall letter will tell you if you need repair, if the car is being recalled, or if you’ll be offered a refund because of the safety issue.
How Do I Know If I’m Affected?
Whether you’ve received a letter or not, you can always check what recalls have been announced for your model on the NHTSA website. Just enter your VIN, license plate number, or your year, make, and model to find any open recalls. Up to 30 percent of drivers are still on the road with a recalled issue, so you may have missed a problem already.
What About a Do Not Drive Recall?
Every recall issue is serious, but a Do Not Drive recall means your car is unsafe to even drive to the dealership. Have your car towed in for service — whatever the issue is, it’s an immediate risk to your safety. New EVs have a similar recall label, Do Not Charge, for when it’s safe to drive your car in as long as you have enough charge for the trip.
Get Hyundai Recall Service in Ocala, FL
Don’t ignore a recall letter. Make an appointment with our Hyundai service team for a quick and free stop. While you’re at our Ocala Hyundai dealership, have our team take care of any other issues you’ve noticed for a smoother drive today!
