How to Deal with a Honda Recall: Tips from Our Crown Honda Pinellas Park Dealership

Jul 11, 2013

No one wants to have their vehicle or its various parts recalled but from time to time this can happen. The best thing you can do is make yourself aware of what is going on with your choice of Honda vehicle. Recall notices are sent out from our dealership and the manufacturer in an effort to reach as many Honda owners as possible. If you receive a recall notice, be sure to keep it and contact our Honda dealership in Pinellas Park as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.

Recalls can happen for a number of reasons and most importantly they are done to protect your safety and the safety of your passengers. Even if the recalled part is a minor one, it is important to follow the protocol outlined in your recall notice. If you neglect to follow through on recall directions you may be responsible for your vehicle’s repair and parts replacement costs related to the recall out of your own pocket.

If you receive a recall notice, contact our dealership to schedule your service appointment. We will be happy to schedule a service appointment for your Honda as soon as possible to repair or replace the damage part. Labor involved in the recall repair will be covered by the manufacturer. If there are other repairs that need to be completed on your Honda, they will be discussed with you prior to repair but it will be at your cost.

Recalls require that Florida Honda owners be notified of the situation concerning faulty parts or other mechanical concerns. It is important to keep our dealership up to date with a correct address so the recall information can be sent to you without delay. Our service center is the ideal place to have all services completed on your Honda to ensure all repair work and replacement parts are up to the Honda standard.

If you have been neglecting maintenance services on your Honda, make sure you schedule an appointment for a vehicle evaluation today. We will be happy to assist you with your basic tire services, engine tune-ups, brake pad replacements, and oil changes. If your Honda is in need of repairs, don’t delay. The sooner you can get repairs completed the less the work will cost. Neglecting repairs can make you ultimately responsible for extra repair costs.