Back to all

Finding Vehicle Recall Information In Lewis Center Ohio

January 22, 2016



No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lewis Center, Ohio will have design or manufacturing problems.

And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lewis Center, Ohio, they require the auto manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the car free of charge. The auto manufacturer then tries to contact everyone in Lewis Center, Ohio who owns that type of car to get the recall work done. Perhaps you have received a postcard notifying you of a recall issue on your car. Because these recalls always affect safety, Lewis Center car owners should take them seriously. This isn't difficult to do because it's easy to see if a vehicle's being recalled.

Finding Vehicle Recall Information The government has links on its websites, or just visit AutoNetTV for links. There are many websites with free recall information and searches. There's CarFax, AutoByTel and the DMV.

Recalls are serious, but not all that common. But sometimes there are less vital issues, and for these, manufacturers issue a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB, that tells service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center how to repair a frequent or difficult problem.

The pros get updated information through subscription plans, also available in consumer versions for a reasonable cost. So when vehicle manufacturers recalls occur, get the work done, and keep you and yours safe.

More articles from Tuffy Lewis Center

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

May 5, 2024

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Lewis Center Ride

April 28, 2024

It seems like everywhere you go in the Lewis Center area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Ohio auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where d... More

Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

April 21, 2024

There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More