Vehicle technology and safety have evolved over the years, especially from times like the '70s were having a seat belt in a car was more like a suggestion until it became a law. The creation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA is to establish a safety standard for all motor vehicles. This safety standard is one of the reasons that you may see a recall for your car.
Updates or improvements in standards or parts that show a history of being faulty or unreliable to maintain a level of safety are required to be recalled and replaced. Recalls are the responsibility of the manufacturer, so these replacements are of no cost to the customer. At Farmington Ford in Farmington, ME, we can provide service on a recall that you may have received on your vehicle of the same brand or model that we sell. The establishment of recalls is to keep drivers safe.