Recall Masters Promotes Tung Nguyen as Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Tung’s Performance at Recall Masters Reaches a New Level of Influence for the Automotive Recall and Retention Solutions Provider

Laguna Hills, CA, October 31, 2023 — Recall Masters, the industry’s leading provider of automotive recall and retention solutions, announced today it is appointing Tung Nguyen as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Orange County-based company. The appointment becomes effective November 1, 2023 and is a testament to Tung’s unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the organization.

Tung joined Recall Masters five years ago and has consistently exemplified a deep commitment to the company’s mission and values. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in our continued growth and success. His relentless pursuit of excellence, coupled with his in-depth understanding of our industry, makes him an ideal candidate for the role of COO.

As the Chief Operating Officer, Tung will oversee the day-to-day operations of our company, driving efficiency and ensuring that our operations are aligned with our strategic goals. He will work closely with all departments, fostering collaboration and innovation to propel Recall Masters to even greater heights.

“Tung’s promotion is not only a recognition of his past achievements, but also a reflection of our commitment to nurturing talent within our organization,” shares Scott Alan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Recall Masters.  “I have every confidence that he will excel in this pivotal role, and his strategic insights will play a crucial part in our future success.  We are excited to have him in this leadership position and look forward to the continued growth and success that his guidance will bring to Recall Masters and our partners.”

Thank you for your continued support as Recall Masters moves forward with the vision for the company. If you have any questions or would like to extend your personal congratulations to Tung, please feel free to reach out to him at tung@recallmasters.com or on his LinkedIn page .

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About Recall Masters

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall data, technology, and communications, dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles and make the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately held company based in Laguna Hills, CA. To learn more about Recall Masters and comprehensive recall management, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

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Recall Masters Partners with Reynolds and Reynolds to Enhance Auto Dealers’ Ability to Identify Vehicles with Open Recalls

Automated software helps dealers avoid penalties while prioritizing customer safety

Laguna Hills, CA, April 18, 2022 — Recall Masters, the industry’s leading provider of automotive recall data, technology, and communications, announced today it is partnering with the Reynolds and Reynolds Company to offer auto dealers a new product called Recall Management. Recall Management enhances dealers’ ability to identify vehicles with open recalls, avoid penalties, and protect the lives of their customers and those sharing the road with them.

Recall Management runs automatically in the background, checking the entire dealership inventory at regular intervals to call dealers’ attention to recently issued recalls. The program uses easy-to-identify icons to alert sales and service staff to unaddressed recalls on the vehicle they are working on, checking in, or trying to sell.

This comprehensive recall software leverages extensive recall data from direct relationships with vehicle manufacturers, a dedicated research team, and other methods to ensure dealers have the most up-to-date information. Currently, more than one in four vehicles on the road have an open recall. With Recall Masters’ database of more than fifty leading providers supporting forty-six brands, NHTSA-mandated safety recalls and service bulletins issued by manufacturers are constantly monitored.

“Recall Masters is proud to provide Reynolds and its clients with access to data that will further vehicle safety for consumers and address key initiatives all dealerships value,” said Scott Alan, CEO of Recall Masters. “This partnership demonstrates the strength, experience, and leadership Reynolds brings to the auto industry. The inclusion of recall data in the Reynolds platform will not only save lives, but also assist dealers in their customer retention, parts, and service sales, and vehicle sales efforts.”

The announcement comes as the U.S. federal government is taking new steps to protect automotive consumers, including the introduction of the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act in 2021 proposing financial penalties from the government and OEMs for dealers who are noncompliant with established safety standards.

Currently, selling a vehicle that does not comply with established safety standards can result in the NHTSA levying a maximum civil penalty of nearly $21,000 per offense.

“Dealers are on the front lines of recall compliance, protecting consumers while preserving the OEM’s brand,” said Jason Sideris, vice president of Fixed Operations Product Planning for Reynolds. “Recalls will continue to remain front and center for dealerships, as software, safety, and self-driving automation, electric vehicles, and other technological evolutions add to the complexity of vehicle manufacturing. And with NHTSA soon to have a new administrator, the focus on consumer safety will be higher than it has been in years.”

For more information visit: https://www.reyrey.com/solutions/recall-management

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About Recall Masters

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall data, technology, and communications, dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles and make the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately held company based in Laguna Hills, CA. To learn more about Recall Masters and comprehensive recall management, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

About Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds is a leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships deliver better business results and transform the customer experience. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major U.S. operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio, as well as operations in Canada, in the U.K., and Europe. (www.reyrey.com)

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Recap of 2020 Recalls Reveals Impact of Pandemic on Compliance and the Continuing Threat

Despite a depressed manufacturing schedule due to the pandemic, 2020 NHTSA-mandated and OEM Voluntary recalls remained stead, adding to the enormity of the recall crisis

Laguna Hills, CA, May 12, 2020 — In its fourth “State of Recalls” report, Recall Masters, Inc., the automotive industry’s leading provider of recall solutions, revealed that more than 29.3 million affected vehicles were accounted for in 278 recalls mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in calendar year 2020. Another estimated 266 “voluntary manufacturer notice” campaigns affected the passenger cars and light trucks framed in this report. While many vehicles have more than one defect present, the 2020 total of 83.2 million affected vehicle recalls translates to more than one in four vehicles on US roads with at least one open recall. With an estimated 286.9 million registered vehicles in the country, the threat to drivers and passengers is greater than ever.

In a year littered with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, automotive manufacturers fell far below annual production estimates.  Throughout the United States, new vehicles are a scarce commodity on dealership lots due to a worldwide shortage of semiconductors.  The pandemic caused the closure many of the few factories that produce these processors, bringing the OEMs to a grinding halt on new vehicle production.  Those computer chips have become vital components in vehicle operation, as cars become more like computers than machines.  Limited silicon chip production now forces OEMs to compete with other industries that build more in-demand products such as ventilators, computers and mobile phones.  The shortage of new cars has driven up prices for pre-owned vehicles, which were already in demand prior to the pandemic.  Newer pre-owned vehicle costs limit available profit for dealers, who now turn to older vehicles – 29% of which have a dangerous an unrepaired recall.  New vehicle availability might not return to pre-pandemic rates until late 2021.

“While used cars with an open recall are sold at a record pace, recalls are an even bigger threat to consumer safety,” explains Sean Reyes, Chief Marketing Officer at Recall Masters.  “In the face of falling sales revenues, franchise dealers turned to fixed operations to close the gap, repairing almost three times more same-year recalls as in prior years.  Unfortunately, this recall compliance data can’t negate the annual growth rate.  We’re just piling unrepaired recalls on top of previous years’ unrepaired recalls, but with the additional risk of used cars that are not exiting the market.  Prior to the pandemic, many of these vehicles would be scrapped.  Now, with limited availability of new cars and newer pre-owned vehicles, consumers are repairing these older vehicles at independent shops where recall repairs cannot be performed.”

Recall Masters Appoints Angela Ruthenberg as Vice President of Product Management & Data

Automotive Recall Solutions Innovator Adds Industry and
Technology Leader to its Executive Team

February 23, 2021, Laguna Hills, CA – Recall Masters, Inc., the leading provider of automotive recall news, data, training, and communications, today announced the appointment of Angela Ruthenberg as Vice President of Product Management & Data. In this position, Ruthenberg oversees all day-to-day product development operations, including technology and software development, data aggregation/compliance/integration, and product lifecycle management for all solutions in the company’s market offering. The appointment comes at a time when the recall solutions provider is growing fast and has become a top vendor in the automotive industry.

“We are excited to add Angela to our team. She prides herself as a leader who thinks outside-the-box, remaining committed to strong relationships with industry leaders, customers, and her fellow team members,” said Sean Reyes, Recall Masters CMO.

Ruthenberg has a successful track record of steering initiatives within SaaS (software as a service) and DaaS (data as a service) development environments. She is known for bringing products to life and boosting revenue for multiple companies within the automotive industry. Most recently she served as Vice President of Product Portfolio and a New Product (NPI) subject matter expert with Autodata Solutions, leveraging roadmap planning, go-to-market strategies, and continuous improvement for successful product launches. She started at Recall Masters as a consultant just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and has now moved into a leadership role.

“I am proud to join the Recall Masters team on a more permanent basis and to lead the next evolution of our product offerings. The last year brought a great deal of chaos for the automotive industry. I witnessed firsthand the increase in demand for our recall solutions from a franchise dealership community desperately searching for partners that provide proven solutions, excellent service, market flexibility, and continued innovation. The experience brought our entire team closer and highlighted our commitment to the industry. We have a very solid market offering and I am tremendously excited to lead our team through the next chapter of innovation,” Ruthenberg stated.

Ruthenberg brings many years of hands-on experience in business case creation and financial modeling. This includes SWOT/competitive landscape analysis and portfolio management which will prove valuable at Recall Masters.

Commenting further on her appointment Ruthenberg stated, “This is a fast-moving industry, and we should be ever mindful of the personal relationships that carry us through challenging times, including our clients, partners and all whom we work alongside. Recall Masters has assembled an impressive staff. They work tirelessly day in and day out for both dealerships that depend on us to drive service revenue and vehicle owners who rely on us to safeguard them from dangerous recalls. I am proud of our team and the impact we’re having on vehicle safety.”

More than one in four vehicles on US roads and highways have an open recall, and with another year of record recalls for 2020, the recall crisis continues to grow. Recall Masters provides recall solutions directly, and through strategic partnerships, to more than 5,000 dealerships nationwide.

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About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall data, technology, and communications, dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles and make the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  To learn more about Recall Masters and comprehensive recall management, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

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Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
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949.246.6023

Recall Masters Named to Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Automotive Recall Innovator Ranks #758 Among 2020 Honorees

Laguna Hills, CA, August 14, 2020 — Recall Masters, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of automotive recall solutions, announced its being name to Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2020.  With 627% growth over the previous year’s performance, Recall Masters makes its debut at #758 among the 5000 companies named to the business magazine’s prestigious rankings.  The company joins a list of past honorees that include names like Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Yelp and many other well-known brands that gained their first national exposure on the Inc. 5000.

“This is a tremendous honor for our team, given the stature of Inc. and the other notable organizations that came before us,” explains Christopher Miller, CEO of Recall Masters.  “Since our inception, our mission has been to locate these recalled vehicles, alert their owners on behalf of local dealerships and facilitate the necessary repairs and prompt return to safe operation.  In this pursuit, we’ve also managed to introduce tremendous benefits to our partners and dealership clients, who realize considerable service revenue and solidify relationships with new and existing customers.  It’s a win for everyone involved.  We dedicate this Inc. 5000 honor with all those who contribute to our success, especially our staff and those industry partners who rely on us to safeguard drivers and passengers, protect their brand and drive new sources of revenue.”

The companies listed on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list have demonstrated impressive growth in 2019 compared to the previous fiscal year’s reporting.  Qualified organizations had to show a three-year average growth of more than 500% and a median rate of 165%.  Entrepreneurs have fueled privately-held companies toward becoming some of the most successful publicly-traded companies on Wall Street.  The aggregate revenue for Inc. 5000 companies was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for more than 1 million jobs for the American workforce in the past three years.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., which was available on newsstands August 12.

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About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall solutions, using data, technology, and communications to connect dealerships and manufacturers with owners of affected vehicles. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles, making the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions, auto industry affiliates, and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  For more information, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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CMO, Recall Masters
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VettX Partners with Recall Masters to Identify Vehicles with Dangerous Recalls on its Platform

Auto dealerships and consumers now have additional layer of transparency to safeguard them from making uninformed acquisitions

Laguna Hills, CA, June 10, 2020 — Recall Masters, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of automotive recall solutions, today announced a partnership with VettX, an automotive industry software provider that enables auto dealerships to easily access and acquire vehicles for sale by private parties. The VettX platform connects auto dealerships to a massive inventory of vehicles that would otherwise be time-consuming to locate and purchase and helps dealers scan this high potential private market. The new partnership with Recall Masters should make VettX market analysis data even more effective

“We’re extremely pleased to include VettX among our list of automotive industry clients who want to safeguard consumers from dangerous recalls while helping dealerships acquire assets with complete transparency. This partnership further assists Recall Masters in its mission to safeguard the industry and consumers from dangerous recalls that pose a threat to all drivers and passengers on the road,” stated Christopher Miller, Recall Masters CEO. “Recall status can be difficult to find, especially when acquiring vehicles from the private market.  VettX can now detail recalls related to the specific VIN of the searched vehicle as part of its market analysis.”

VettX’s auto dealers are trained to navigate a list of ready to purchase private party vehicles available in their local markets. Each dealer is provided with a list of ready to buy vehicles that have been fully vetted by the VettX team. Vetted vehicles include details regarding vehicle condition, pricing information, and any potential open recalls. VettX’s call center then reaches out to each seller to ensure the vehicle is as they claim it to be and arranges for a dealership to purchase it. Armed with this information, dealers can make a quick, educated decision as to whether the vehicle makes business sense for them.

“Partnering with Recall Masters allows dealers to easily scan every vehicle VIN for sale in the private market and look for recalls. This information is vital to our dealership community who need to make quick decisions on whether to purchase a particular vehicle,” said Ryan Dietz, VettX CEO and Chief Technology Officer  “This integration is extremely helpful because it adds a secondary layer of asset protection to assist the buyer, making us one of the first private automotive market software platforms to compile recall data into the market analysis. In an industry where vehicle valuation, speed-to-market processes, and razor-thin margins dictate success or failure, this partnership gives our customers a tremendous advantage in the marketplace,” Dietz added.

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About VettX:

VettX offers an efficient way to source pre-owned inventory. Through its web-based software, clients have access to current private party vehicles available in proximity. VettX’s intelligent software automatically books out the vehicle and provides market analysis, enabling dealerships to make a quick, educated decision on the price that should be paid for the vehicle based on projected profit. To learn more about VettX software or ongoing software training call 530.228.1722, email info@vettx.com or visit: www.vettx.io

About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall solutions, using data, technology, and communications to connect dealerships and manufacturers with owners of affected vehicles. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles, making the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions, auto industry affiliates, and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  For more information, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

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Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
sean@recallmasters.com
949.246.6023

Boost Acquisition Partners with Recall Masters, Adds Critical Recall Data to its Offering

Laguna Hills, CA, May 19, 2020 — Recall Masters, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of automotive recall solutions, today announced a partnership with Boost Acquisition, a data and technology developer that connects in-market vehicle sellers with potential buyers at online and franchise dealerships. With the inclusion of recall data, Boost Acquisition can now check for-sale-by-owner vehicles for unrepaired recalls, reach out to their owners, and schedule repair appointments with client dealerships. Recall repairs are at no cost to the vehicle owner as dealers work with the manufacturer for reimbursement.

“Franchise dealerships are currently searching for revenue and consumers are hesitant to spend. Boost Acquisition has a much-needed solution for both dealerships and vehicle owners. Millions of vehicles with dangerous recalls exchange hands every month, leaving unsuspecting vehicle shoppers in the dark, placing dealerships at risk for product liability lawsuits and forcing sellers to accept less-than-ideal vehicle valuation. Our partnership with Boost Acquisition closes that gap in knowledge,” explained Christopher Miller, CEO of Recall Masters. “They also go a step further by connecting vehicle owners with factory-authorized dealerships who can repair those vehicles at no cost to owners. We’re so proud to include Boost Acquisition among our impressive list of automotive industry clients who want to safeguard consumers from dangerous recalls,” Miller added.

The demand for used cars has dipped in the past few weeks due to shelter-in-place restrictions, requiring that owners attend to those recall repairs to get a more favorable selling price. With recall data integrated into its solution, Boost Acquisition can better serve both dealerships and consumers.

“The data Recall Masters provides helps us get these vehicle owners into the dealership at a customer acquisition rate not available through other means,” said Patrick J. Howell, CEO at Boost Acquisition. “Not only do dealerships see revenue from the factory for recall repairs, but the interaction with consumers is leading to additional service repairs and vehicle sales. It is not the original intent, but a pleasant byproduct of taking care of the customer during their moment of need. Our client dealerships are amazed at the results and the quality of the customer interactions.  More importantly, these experiences are exactly what consumers are desperately searching for.”

Recall Masters provides recall solutions directly, and through strategic partnerships, to more than 3,000 dealerships nationwide. Also, two auto manufacturers, BMW of North America (BMWNA), and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) are contracted with Recall Masters to assist with boosting recall completion rates for select dealerships in key US markets.

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About Boost Acquisition:

Boost Acquisition provides for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) consumers with a consumer “hub” to offer a variety of services.  Not only do we help these vehicle owners sell their vehicles, but we’re also scheduling recall repair services with factory-authorized service centers and facilitating new vehicle purchases by connecting them to franchise dealerships.  Boost also provides dealerships with an online marketplace where they can make offers on FSBO vehicles for sale. Offer prices are enhanced by utilizing information on open recall values (service and parts).  In short, a vehicle is more valuable to the dealer if it has a serviceable open recall.  Dealerships can also convert FSBO consumers to a new vehicle transaction.  To learn more about Boost Acquisition, please call 858.829.9488, email info@boostacquisition.com or visit www.boostacquisition.com.

About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall solutions, using data, technology, and communications to connect dealerships and manufacturers with owners of affected vehicles. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles, making the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management help automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions, auto industry affiliates, and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  For more information, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

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Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
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949.246.6023

Recall Masters Supports its Auto Dealers with Special COVID-19 Response Kit to Help Handle Service Customers

Laguna Hills, CA, April 8, 2020 — Recall Masters, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of automotive recall solutions, today announced the launch of a special COVID-19 Response Kit at no cost for its auto dealer clients. The kit is designed to help improve the handling of service customers and recalls at this time.

“It appears that, as a country, we’re moving past the immediate response to the COVID-19 outbreak and settling into a new normal for the next 30-60 days, if not longer. While the impact is unique to each dealer and local market, we stand united in supporting consumers who continue to rely on their local dealership for vehicle service. For stores that remain in operation, we are here to help. We’ve received some optimistic feedback from certain programs which are now available to our dealers at no additional cost,” said Dan Beres, Managing Partner at Recall Masters.

The Recall Masters COVID-19 Response Kit is offered at no additional cost to all current auto dealer clients and any stores within a group where one or more stores is a client. It includes the following:

• MarketSMART Reports: These reports identify recalled vehicles on independent lots. Because sales have come to a standstill, Recall Masters has found that independents are now very receptive to vehicles being serviced by a franchised dealer. For a limited time, Recall Masters is making these reports available at no cost to its clients and all stores within the store’s group.
• Group Inventory Batch Upload Reports: These reports identify recalled vehicles sitting on lots of a dealers’ sister stores. For a limited time, if a dealer provides the VINs in its group’s used car inventory, Recall Masters will check them for open recalls and return a report detailing which vehicles are affected by a recall.
• COVID-19 Response Communication Campaign: In addition, Recall Master is offering a special COVID-19 Response Communication Campaign at no cost to its auto dealer clients. Dealers must fill out a questionnaire profile of their COVID-19 operations, and Recall Masters will coordinate communication with consumers who require vehicle servicing and repair (see sample email here).

Recall Masters dealers who are interested in a special COVID-19 RESPONSE communication campaign at no cost can click here.

Recall Masters has also drafted a best practices guide for using these tools, along with suggested call scripts, which can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/2V9h2hV.

“With staff cutbacks, many dealerships lack the resources to craft and distribute important updates to customers. And a key part of any workable solution right now is effective customer communications. At the best of times, recall customers can be upset about an existing recall, especially if their vehicle is now unsafe and a threat to them and their family. Add the threat of COVID-19 and the fear is even greater. It is vital to communicate with these customers correctly to help soothe any fears. For example, let them know you are adhering to all CDC guidelines and offering additional vehicle disinfection at vehicle drop-off and return at no cost to the customer,” Beres stated. “We expect the majority of our customers to take advantage of this opportunity, so please be patient while we confirm your participation. If you don’t receive a response within 24 hours, please email covid19support@recallmasters.com and we will call you immediately,” Beres added.

Recall Masters provides recall solutions directly, and through strategic partnerships, to more than 3,000 dealerships nationwide. Also, two auto manufacturers, BMW of North America (BMWNA), and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) are contracted with Recall Masters to assist with boosting recall completion rates for select dealerships in key US markets.

Any Recall Masters dealers interested in the COVID-19 Response Kit can call their representative or send an email to covid19support@recallmasters.com .

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About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall solutions, using data, technology and communications to connect dealerships and manufacturers with owners of affected vehicles. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles, making the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management helps automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions, auto industry affiliates and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  For more information, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com .

Media Contact

Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
sean@recallmasters.com
949.246.6023

VettX Partners with Recall Masters to Identify Vehicles on its Platform that Contain Dangerous Recalls

Dealerships and Consumers Now Have an Added Layer of Transparency to Safeguard Buyers from Making Uninformed Acquisitions

Laguna Hills, CA, February 25, 2020 — Recall Masters, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of automotive recall solutions, announced a long-awaited partnership with VettX, and automotive industry software provider that enables dealerships to easily access and acquire vehicles being sold by private parties.  Highly organized, the VettX platform connects its dealership clients to a massive inventory of vehicles that would otherwise be time-consuming to locate and purchase.  The new partnership Recall Masters makes VettX market analysis not only more effective, but will tap into a market that has high potential for dealerships scanning the private markets.

“We’re extremely pleased to include VettX among our impressive list of automotive industry clients who want to safeguard consumers from dangerous recalls and dealerships that need to acquire assets with complete transparency,” explains Christopher Miller, CEO of Recall Masters.  “Recall status can be difficult to find, especially when acquiring from the private market.  As a result of this partnership, VettX can now detail recalls pertaining to the specific VIN of the searched vehicle as part of its market analysis.  With VettX as a partner, Recall Masters can also further its mission to safeguard the industry and consumers from dangerous recalls that pose a threat to all drivers and passengers on the road.”

VettX’s clients are trained to navigate a list of ready to purchase private party vehicles available in their local markets.  Each dealer is provided with a list of ready to buy vehicles that have been fully vetted out by the VettX team.  Vetted vehicles include details regarding the vehicle condition, pricing information, and any potential open recalls.  VettX’s call center then reaches out to each seller to ensure the vehicle is what they claim it is and makes arrangements for a dealership to purchase it.  With this information, dealers can make a quick, educated decision as to whether the vehicle makes business sense for them.

“Partnering with Recall Masters allows dealers to scan every vehicle VIN for sale in the private market and look for recalls,” details Ryan Dietz, VettX CEO and Chief Technology Officer.  “This information is very important to our dealership community, who need to make a quick decision on whether to purchase a particular vehicle.  This integration is extremely helpful because it adds a secondary layer of asset protection to assist the buyer, making us one of the first private automotive market software platforms to compile recall data into the market analysis.  In an industry where vehicle valuation, speed-to-market processes and razor-thin margins dictate success or failure, this partnership gives our customers a tremendous advantage in the marketplace.”

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About VettX:

VettX offers an efficient way to source pre-owned inventory. Through its web-based software, clients have access to current private party vehicles available in proximity. VettX’s intelligent software automatically books out the vehicle and provides a market analysis, enabling dealerships to make a quick, educated decision on what the vehicle should be purchased for based on the projected profit. To learn more about VettX software or ongoing software training call 530.228.1722, email info@vettx.com or visit: www.vettx.io

About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall solutions, using data, technology and communications to connect dealerships and manufacturers with owners of affected vehicles. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles, making the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management helps automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions, auto industry affiliates and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  For more information, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com .

Media Contact

Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
sean@recallmasters.com
949.246.6023

September 18, 2018, Laguna Hills, CA – Recall Masters, Inc., the leading provider of automotive recall news, data, training, and communications, today announced it has been named to the Orange County Business Journal’s annual list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. The list celebrates the entrepreneurial success of local businesses experiencing exponential growth. 

Qualifying companies must be based in Orange County, be privately held and have seen a minimum of at least 15 percent sales growth over a two-year period beginning on June 30, 2016. Recall Masters topped the list with an impressive year-over-year growth.  Revenue for the 12 months through June topped $6.4 million, skyrocketing 531% over two years. The percentage jump claimed the No. 1 ranking among small companies – annual sales under $10 million – according to the publication.

“This is a tremendous honor for us and really speaks to the performance of our team,” said Recall Masters’ COO and founder, Dan Beres. “We’re most proud of the work we’re doing to make our roads and highways safer for drivers and passengers. There is a huge recall epidemic in this country so it’s going to take great innovation to resolve. We’ve made a tremendous impact on the industry in developing the type of data, technology and communications that engages consumers and gets them to bring that vehicle into the dealership for the necessary repairs.”

With more than 1-in-4 vehicles on the road today with an open recall, Recall Masters has taken on an impressive challenge, most infamously driven by Takata airbag recalls.  Vehicle recalls were featured prominently in the media a few years ago when the Takata airbag recalls were first announced. Since then, at least 15 drivers and passengers in the U.S. (23 total worldwide) have died, with more than 250 people injured because of the airbag inflators. Worldwide, 23 individuals have been killed by exploding airbags. These faulty Takata airbags use ammonium nitrate to inflate the device in the event of a crash. However, after extensive testing, it was discovered that the ammonium nitrate can become unstable over time, leading to inflators exploding with violent force. According to the results of the ensuing NHTSA investigation, if the defective airbag ruptures, it can spray sharp metal fragments directly at the driver and passengers, increasing the risk of death or injury.

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About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall news, data, training, and communications,  dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles and make the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management helps automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Laguna Hills, CA.  To learn more about Recall Masters and comprehensive recall management, please call 888.651.4480, email info@recallmasters.com or visit www.recallmasters.com.

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Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
sean@recallmasters.com
949.246.6023

Recall Masters Helps Dealership Client Prevail in TCPA Recall Communications Lawsuit

Recall Masters’ Christopher Miller warns auto dealers they could be easy targets for aggressive plaintiffs’ lawyers; offers advice to keep them safe

Aliso Viejo, CA, December 5, 2017— Recall Masters, Inc., the leading provider of automotive recall news, data, training, and communications, today announced that it recently helped a large dealership client quickly fend-off a lawsuit related to recall communications.

The plaintiff alleged that she received text messages sent by Recall Masters on the dealership’s behalf that were not in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Recall Masters provided information to the plaintiff’s attorney about the extensive preventative compliance audits and painstaking steps taken to conform with TCPA guidelines, which lead to the plaintiff promptly dismissing the case.

According to Recall Masters’ President, Christopher Miller, while this lawsuit was quickly handled by showing the plaintiff that no laws were broken, the industry will remain under scrutiny and dealers should take compliance matters seriously. “In recent years, many manufacturers, dealers, and their solutions partners, have become the target of criticism and litigation related to text messaging/TCPA violations, deceptive advertising, and fraudulent claims,” explained Miller. “Attorneys representing plaintiffs claim that dealers are recklessly sending marketing calls and texts without proper consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. On top of that, dealers continue to use aggressive, fear-inducing messaging attempting to coerce consumers into visiting their dealership. Upholding the highest ethical standard in our messaging and steadfast compliance with all laws has been and remains a number one priority for Recall Masters. And, in this case, those compliance efforts paid off for both Recall Masters and its client,” Miller added.

Recall Masters helps dealerships send consumers recall notices through multiple channels including postal mail, text messaging, emails, social media and phone calls, and goes to great lengths to comply with the TCPA, reasonable interpretations of FCC orders related to it, and various federal and state laws. Because of its heavy investment in compliance, Recall Masters was able to help its client inform the plaintiff on its efforts, leading to a reasonable dismissal without prejudice.

Recall Masters supported its client by providing documentation related to its compliance efforts. It also provided information about the TCPA’s exemption for calls and texts communicating information affecting the health and safety of consumers, which would reasonably include recall notifications. Recall Masters also demonstrated how it uses, out of an abundance of caution, a manual system to deliver its text messages with live agents personally interacting with every consumer scheduling recall repairs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) states that in 2016 there were over 900 recalls affecting 53 million vehicles. Over 25 percent of the vehicles on the road in the United States are operating with an unrepaired safety recall. “Millions of people every day are riding in or driving next to a vehicle with a potentially serious defect at a significant cost to public and personal safety. Although manufacturers are required to notify consumers of defects, dealers are often in a better position to engage with consumers, but lack the knowledge and resources to send recall notices on their own,” said Miller.

According to recent reports, more than half of Americans have ditched landlines and only use cell phone communications. Statistics also show that text messages have a 99 percent open rate and 95 percent of those text messages are read within 3 minutes of being sent, according to Forbes. The data clearly supports just how effective text messaging is as a communication channel. What’s more, in a September 2017 survey of consumer attitudes conducted by Recall Masters, 25.3 percent of respondents stated they would like to receive information about a recall on their vehicle “by any means necessary.”  And 8.9 percent stated that “text alone” should be the sole channel of communication. However, the standard means of communication for many manufacturers are phone and mail.

“Consumers are often unaware that they are driving unsafe cars and multi-channel outreach is critical to getting that safety information into their hands. Such informational messages may alert the consumer to the fact they have an open recall and either provide additional information about the recall, or instructions to contact the dealership’s recall department for information and to set up service,” said Miller. “In the search for increased recall completion rates, we can’t ignore how consumers want to receive these notices. Consumer habits and preferences have changed. How important are potentially life-threatening recalls to an individual’s safety? Considering that the national average for car ownership is almost one per person, and that Americans logged 3.22 trillion miles on the road in 2016, I’d say that recalls affect a pretty big chunk of the population,” Miller added.

The recent lawsuit isn’t Recall Masters’ first time helping its clients overcome TCPA concerns. In recent years, Recall Masters has aided about half a dozen clients successfully in responding to compliance-related complaints.

“We believe that effective communication can save lives and dealers need to be better educated about how to correctly do this,” Miller stated. “The bottom line is that the current recall epidemic, which is set to continue for the next decade or longer, will lead to more dangerous driving conditions if modern, more effective, solutions are not employed. Legislators are ‘up in arms’ about low recall completion rates, but have little understanding of what to do. And far too frequently consumers don’t even know the recall exists. A multi-communications strategy that also employs texting will absolutely increase recall repair rates, if used correctly,” Miller stated.

To learn more about Recall Masters complete beginning-to-end solution, schedule a demo or receive a free trial call: 888-651-4480; email info@recallmasters.com; or visit: http://www.recallmasters.com.

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About Recall Masters:

Recall Masters is the leading provider of automotive recall news, data, training, and communications. The company is dedicated to helping automakers and their dealers expedite the repair of recalled vehicles and make the roadways safer for everyone. Greater recall awareness and proactive recall management helps automakers protect their brand and build trusting relationships between automotive dealers, rental car agencies, auto auctions and consumers alike. Recall Masters is a privately-held company based in Aliso Viejo, CA. For more information, please visit www.recallmasters.com.

Media Contact

Sara Callahan
Carter West Public Relations
carterwestpr@gmail.com
727-288-2159

Sean Reyes
CMO, Recall Masters
sean@recallmasters.com
949.246.6023

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