Vehicle Safety Complaints and Recalls offered by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation
915 2nd Avenue, 3140 Jackson Federal Building, Seattle, WA 98174
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Call, or visit website to view or file complaints online. Contact information, along with vehicle make, model and year, are required.
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Description
Processes complaints regarding safety of vehicles, tires, parts and child safety seats. Accepts safety-related defect complaints as a first step for individual vehicle owners to receive any no-cost manufacturer repair to which they are entitled. Also compiles individuals' complaint submissions, to determine where safety-related defect trends exist. Requests and orders manufacturer recalls when appropriate. Maintains searchable recall and defect investigation databases.
Providing organization
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation
Federal hotline handles auto safety complaints and provides safety recall information on cars, trucks, motorcycles, tires and child safety seats.