That is slightly above 2014’s record, which after a downward adjustment stands at just below 51 million.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded nearly 900 recalls a year ago, beating the 2014 record of 803.
To find out if your vehicle has a recall, you first need to locate your Vehicle Identification Number.
“Identifying defects is not enough, we have to make sure that they get fixed”, said Mark Rosekind, NHTSA Administrator.
He urged dealers nationwide to “ensure that you make recall service visits a high priority”.
The year-long digital ad campaign, accompanied by online video and information resources, is aimed at convincing owners to use NHTSA’s VIN lookup tool regularly to check for uncompleted recalls.
Automobile recalls hit another record a year ago as stronger government enforcement and widening recalls of exploding air bags pushed the total above 51 million vehicles.
NHTSA and automakers have come under harsh criticism on auto safety issues from Congress and others in the wake of General Motors’ delayed recall of 2.6 million vehicles for ignition switch defects linked to 124 deaths.
About 25 percent of all vehicle recalls are left unrepaired every year, according to NHTSA.
The agency is also considering changing the way consumers are notified of recalls.
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Edmunds says: This is a call to action for all vehicle owners.
