Round 2 of Takata Airbags Making their Way Back into Dealerships
A Video Post from Dan Beres

Just a few years ago, Takata airbag recalls brought our industry to its knees, causing a significant backlog of recalls that could not be repaired.  Simply stated, there weren't enough safe airbags available.  Rather than hold vehicle owners hostage waiting for parts, the US government and the automotive industry bought some time.  Newer, yet faulty, Takata airbags were allowed to be installed, betting on the science that these newer bags presented less risk of rupture.  The plan called for a future recall to bring those vehicles back when newer, safer bags would be available.  For the most part, the strategy paid off, but now those vehicles are being recalled, causing some confusion amongst vehicle owners.  Dealerships need to be ready...watch the video here

Recall Completion Rates and Technology
A Blog Post from Dan Beres

The problem of how to increase recall completion rates has been a thorn in the side of both manufacturers and dealers for quite some time. Despite numerous attempts from several sources, a majority of consumers fail to pay attention to any notification because they discard the mailers, discount the severity of the recall or simply don’t have the time needed to visit the dealership in order to complete the repair.  Procrastination and lack of convenience are both huge factors that prevent consumers from...read the full blog article here
 

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• Mazda Daytime Running Headlights May Not Turn On

• A Small Number of Mercedes Cars May Have Rearview Camera Delays

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• Mitsubishi AirBag Inflators Cause AirBag to Deflate/Inflate Improperly

• Fiat-Chrysler Recalling Ram ProMaster Delivery Vans

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