What Happens During a Jeep Recall?

Whenever something with as many moving parts as a vehicle is produced in mass quantities, there’s always a small chance that some error or flaw will manifest during production. To think that every single vehicle created is 100% free from any defect is unrealistic — but the good news is that protocols are in place to protect Orland Park drivers from these rare occurrences. When these errors manifest themselves, the manufacturer that incurred the issue releases what’s known as a recall. What do you do in the event of a Jeep recall? If you’ve never experienced one, repairing the defect isn’t as difficult as you might think. 

Jeep Recalls by VIN: How to See If Your Car Has Been Recalled

When any defect arises during production, no matter how minor or major, a vehicle manufacturer issues a recall alert to every dealership and typically creates press releases to get the word out. However, to guarantee that you receive the correct information, you can locate Jeep recalls according to the VIN of the defective model. Use the following steps to identify if your model is experiencing a Jeep recall by using the VIN: 

• Locate the VIN on your model. Normally, it’s at the bottom perimeter of your windshield on a small metal plate where the dash meets the glass.
• Alternatively, you’ll also find the VIN when you open your driver’s door. On the outside perimeter of the door, you’ll find a sticker that runs parallel (up and down) to the frame The sticker has specs about your vehicle in addition to the VIN. 
• Navigate to this website, where you’ll find information about recalls by entering your VIN. 
• If your vehicle is experiencing a Jeep recall, you can drive to the closest Tinley Park service center and have the issue fixed free of charge. 

Open Jeep Recall: What You Should Know

The following section contains pertinent information regarding Jeep recalls, including open recalls and more: 

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the arm that makes the call on whether a certain part or component is worthy of issuing a recall over. Minimum safety standards must be met for a part to pass inspection. 
• Two vehicle recalls existing — an incomplete recall and an unremedied recall. An incomplete recall must be addressed via a solution or repair, and an unremedied recall has no current solution. 
• Do Jeep recalls expire? Technically, they don’t, but you should still seek to repair or find a solution for them as soon as possible. 

Additional Recalls for Other Manufacturers

The link to the recall website in the section above doesn’t just work for Jeep recalls. You can use that link to find any recalls issued by any manufacturer, regardless of the model. However, Bettenhausen Automotive only repairs Jeep vehicles for New Lenox drivers. If you own an additional vehicle manufactured by another maker that’s been issued a recall, you’ll need to take the vehicle to one of their dealerships for repair. 

For Jeep Recall Info & Repairs, Contact Bettenhausen Automotive

If you have additional questions regarding any Jeep recalls or repairs for said recall issues, contact the team at Bettenhausen Automotive. We’ll repair the issue free of charge according to the information released from the manufacturer, using only genuine OEM parts and certified technicians!