Some automakers think regional recalls sufficient; consumer advocates disagree – Center For Auto Safety
06/19/02
Christopher Jensen
Plain Dealer Auto Editor
Consumer groups are demanding that the government prohibit regional automotive safety recalls, a practice they say puts motorists’ lives at risk while saving automakers money.
In a regional recall, the automaker limits the repairs to cars in states where the problem is most likely to occur, rather than carrying out the safety program nationwide.
[…] The NHTSA’s own Web site includes complaints from consumers that suggest that the regional recall system is not working. […]