Free Safety Recall Info Now Mandated to be Online Next Year

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its plans to require automakers and motorcycle manufacturers to provide consumers with a free online tool that will enable them to search recall information by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) starting next year.   Many manufacturers already do this, but some don’t — like BMW.  Good news for consumers?  You bet