What to do when there’s a Honda Recall
The exciting Honda lineup offers cutting edge technology in reliable, bestselling vehicles that are truly fun to drive. But sometimes these innovative vehicles experience a recall for new or used models.
While unfortunate, these things happen and are for the safety of our customers. When you experience a Honda recall, the trusted team at Pacific Honda can help you get it taken care of quickly and get you back on the road.
Pacific Honda is here to help you get the most out of your investment. We offer a qualified service center using only official San Diego Honda parts. That means you can rest assured our team is knowledgeable and using the highest quality and best fitting parts for your vehicle.
What is a recall?
A recall happens when a manufacturer determines there is a safety or operational risk to vehicles that requires all current models to go into a dealership and get the identified problem fixed.
This is done for widespread public safety and an abundance of caution. Recalls are more common on a used Honda but can occur for vehicles that are late models as well. Recalls commonly affect technology like cameras, as well as brakes and suspension.
How will I know if my car is recalled?
Recalls are a public safety concern, so they are widely publicized to make sure as many drivers as possible hear about them. You will often hear about recalls for used Honda cars and other products on the news.
Most of the time you will receive a notice in the mail from the manufacturer alerting you of a recall. It may take a few mailers to get all the information on the recall, as the car maker is trying to get you information quickly and will keep you informed as more details come out.
You will receive a final notice from the manufacturer that details the recall that you can take into the dealership for it to get fixed. It may be nerve wracking to wait for all of the recall information, but it is important to wait for official news from the manufacturer for the smoothest recall fix.
How do I fix a recall on my car?
Take the official documentation you have received from the manufacturer to the dealership so everyone is on the same page about your recall. The dealership is most likely already aware, but this will make sure everyone has the same information.
Then, they’ll complete the repair at no cost to you, and get you back on the road.
Visit your Pacific Honda service center if you have questions on a recall and to schedule your service. Don’t delay in fixing a recall—visit our website to schedule your next service today.