The Weekly Brief: September 7, 2026
The second of the three COLA numbers lands on Friday, a third of a million Jeeps go back over their rear springs, and the tips deduction turns out to come with a list of 71 jobs.
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Vehicle recalls
NHTSA vehicle, tire and child-seat recalls.
Every vehicle safety recall in the United States is filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under a campaign number, with the defect, the risk it creates and the remedy set out in the manufacturer’s own words. Manufacturers must notify owners and fix the fault free of charge.
A campaign covers specific vehicles by identification number, not every car of that model year, which is why two identical cars on the same street can have different answers. The free federal VIN lookup is the only thing that settles it.
The repair stays free however old the car is and whoever owns it now, which surprises second-hand buyers, who are also the people most likely never to have received the letter. The pages here carry campaigns by manufacturer and the newest filings across all makes.
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How a vehicle recall remedy works
Once a safety recall is announced, the law gives the owner a free remedy from the manufacturer. NHTSA’s own guide sets out the obligation, its limits and the complaint route.
How to check your VIN for recalls
NHTSA’s free lookup shows unrepaired safety recalls on a specific vehicle, with a few gaps the agency itself lists. Where to find the number, how to read the result, and what to do next.