Thursday, March 7, 2019

Smart Safety: DST Tips from NHTSA

Spring is on its way, which means shorter nights, longer days, and, sadly, one lost hour of sleep. While many people groan at the thought of Daylight Saving Time, it's a great opportunity to complete a few quick essential safety checks around the house, and still have time to squeeze in an afternoon nap.
Along with changing your smoke detector batteries and setting the clocks forward an hour, we'd like to add a new tradition when 'springing forward' and 'falling back:' Checking for vehicle recalls. 
Don't risk your safety, that of your loved ones, or others on the road by failing to address any open vehicle recall. Take a few minutes to check the family car can help keep everyone safe on the road. Remember: "Safe Cars Save Lives. Check for Recalls."
Take these steps to protect yourself and your family:
Check for Recalls. Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter your vehicle’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN). In seconds, you'll know if your vehicle is subject to a safety recall.
Get It Fixed. If your vehicle is affected by a recall, contact your dealer to schedule a repair. Every recall is fixed free of charge.
Get Alerted. Sign up for Recall Alerts. If your vehicle is included in a future recall, you’ll receive an e-mail letting you know.


If you think your vehicle may have a safety-related defect that isn’t part of a current recall, contact NHTSA. Even a single complaint is enough to trigger a recall. Contact NHTSA online or by calling the agency’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
Stay safe by checking for recalls, getting any open recalls fixed for FREE and encouraging your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. For more information visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

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