An interesting new application for mobile devices is available thanks to CarFax; the company that is known for offering reports on vehicle histories, a useful service that is used by many people when buying and selling used cars and trucks.
However, this new app is totally free and let’s users check on to see if there is a recall on any part of a vehicle based off of the license plate – which is tied to the VIN:
We downloaded the app and took our smart phone to the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West Seattle, where there were plenty of cars and people waiting.
In our random sampling of consumers waiting for the ferry, we found several vehicles with no open recalls.
But we also found a recently purchased 2001 Honda Accord with a defective airbag inflator which the new owner didn’t know about.
We found a 2005 Jeep with a defective trailer hitch.
The owners said they were aware of the 2012 recall, but had been told to wait for repair information.
Carfax gets recall and other vehicle information from public records, including accident reports, and other data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Spokesman Chris Basso says the most likely recalled vehicles are SUVs and minivans — vehicles typically used by families whose frequent passengers are children In our random check of car owners we also found an ’88 Volvo station wagon with a defective auxiliary back seat and a 2013 Ford Explorer with a defective fuel delivery module.
Carfax insists the new feature is absolutely free, with no catch.
The company says the program is designed to give instant alerts- on your phone or computer- whenever your car is part of any recall. New app promises instant alerts about car safety recalls | Consumer News | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News
You can also read New app promises instant alerts about car safety recalls on E-Z Transport.
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