There are millions of cars that drive around the whole country. Most cars, at some point, will break down for you. You have to report anything that might make your car have a safety defect. You should also report any safety difficulties with tires, non-original equipment and child restraints.
Helping with defects being reported
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is charged with keeping an eye on the safety of cars and vehicle-related products on the road. Everything can’t be tested by the NHTSA with so numerous cars around. By reporting possible safety defects, you help the NHTSA “connect the dots” and know what to investigate. You will need to know what needs to be investigated and what needs to be recalled. Car manufacturers won’t admit to you that something is wrong but being required by the NHTSA to make a recall might help you out quite a bit.
What needs to be reported
Any safety concern you have can be reported to the NHTSA. Failing brakes needs to be reported. Report it when your airbag doesn’t come out right. It is also essential to report any tire problems, car seat issues, or component difficulties not mentioned. This list should consist of anything you may find could hurt somebody, cause a crash, or make a possible crash worse.
Reporting to the NHTSA
Problems to be reported to the NHTSA are easy to report. There is the Office of Defects Investigation site or you are able to call 888-327-4236. You will need details about the make and model of the car and component you are making the complaint about. The NHTSA needs to be able to contact you as well in case an investigation happens. The database takes this info you give them and connects it with the info from everyone else who has made a comparable complaint.
Additional reading
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation site
odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
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