theoldwizard1 wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
At least the auto industry sends you a notification that there's an issue. Even if it's usually after you've discovered the problem on your own and fixed it 3 times.
Cars and light/medium duty trucks are only required to report safety or emission issue. Even when a "technical service bulletin" (TSB) is issued, that calls for a re-designed part, they have no obligation to inform the consumer or pay for repairs beyond the warranty period.
Only class actions lawsuits can force them to "come clean" and make the necessary repairs at their expense.
I just got a notice from BMW that my 2001 530i needs the airbags replaced. It will be on BMW's dime. I'm assuming it has those shrapnel-throwing Takata (sp?) airbags.