Re: Recalls..... Questions
TSB's are a bit different than recalls. As I understand it..............
TSB's are recommended repairs that are issued by the manufacturer or after communications with the NHSTA. Dealers are not required to make repairs unless the vehicle is under some kind of factory or extended warranty. (the IIHS has no authority to issue any such TSB's as they are more of an advisory or reporting agency.)
Recalls are the more mandatory types of repairs but are usually VIN specific between only certain model years or model numbers. Recalls are usually dispatched directly from the manufacturer and specific instructions on what to repair are also included to the dealerships.
your VIN is the primary factor of recalls and TSB's and getting any repairs done.
"Many shoppers hear technical service bulletin along with "recall," but the two are very different. A recall is a government-mandated action that requires automakers to repair a safety-related defect for free. But a TSB comes from the manufacturer to address a common defect -- unrelated to safety -- in a particular vehicle. TSB repairs aren't necessarily done for free. Instead, the bulletin simply provides dealerships with guidance on how to repair a common problem."
Source: Auto Trader
"There are two types of motor vehicle recalls. The first is when a vehicle has a safety related defect as determined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). This would be a Mandatory Recall. A Voluntary Recall is when the manufacturer recalls vehicles for a defect not necessarily related to safety. Any repairs made under a recall is paid for by the manufacturer.
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is issued when a known problem or condition exists in a certain vehicle(s) and contains a repair for that problem. A TSB can also be issued to notify dealerships of diagnostic procedure changes, modified or improved parts or service manual revisions and updates.
TSBs are "Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty". This means if the vehicle is within it's warranty period, repair as outlined by the TSB is paid for by the manufacturer. If the vehicle is out of warranty, the customer is responsible for the repairs."
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