recall
Published 8 November 2026, 20:08
recall (campanha de recolha) — manufacturer's recall campaign
The manufacturer itself calls owners in to fix a defect of its own making: brakes, steering, suspension, airbags, a software fault, emissions. The repair is free, at an official dealer of the brand, whatever the age of the car and however many owners it has had before you. Owners often never hear about a campaign: the manufacturer sends a letter to the address in the vehicle register, and that is often the previous owner's.
Where you come across it. Before the vehicle inspection and before buying a used car: you can check by registration number or VIN on the RECALL platform free of charge.
Since 1 March 2026 a car with an outstanding recall fails its inspection: this is recorded as a category 2 or 3 defect, and that alone is enough for a fail. According to the IMT, about eighty cars a day fail for this reason. After the repair it is worth checking the platform again, as the data does not reach it instantly.
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