I Missed The Recall. Can I Still Sue?

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, only 70 percent of recalled vehicles ever get the necessary repairs. Sometimes, owners ignore recalls. Sometimes, owners never get recall letters. Often, people buy cars used and don’t know that the cars were recalled. The law does not require owners to notify subsequent buyers of recalls on their cars. Ultimately, the responsibility to check for recall rests with the current owner of the car. So if you’ve missed a recall, and got in a car accident that might have been caused by a defect in your car, can you still sue? Get Your Car Fixed The best thing to do is be proactive. Regularly check your car for recalls, especially when you buy a used car. NHTSA has a tool …