Recall FAQs

What is a recall, and what do you do if you have one? Does your car have a recall? We know that you, like many Minneapolis drivers, have questions about how a recall works. That’s why Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service has put together a helpful guide that goes over everything you need to know about recalls. We’ll cover how to check recalls on your car and what to do if you have one. For all of your recall services and general service needs, rely on the experts at Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service!

What Is a Recall?

A recall is when a manufacturer suspects that a certain part of a vehicle model may be compromised and will have to be replaced. If the manufacturer thinks that the malfunction of this part could lead to an accident on the roads of St. Paul, they’ll issue a recall or a letter indicating that the part on the vehicle needs to be replaced. This letter goes out to owners of that specific vehicle model, usually in the form of first-class mail. The driver is urged to take their vehicle to the nearest manufacturer-certified dealership to have the part or parts replaced at no cost to the driver.

How Much Does a Recall Cost?

If you have a recall on your car, how much can you expect to pay? The manufacturer will cover the cost of repairs, so you won’t receive a bill when you service your vehicle. That being said, Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service still has plenty of service specials to help you save on future visits to our repair center, so see what offers we have available!

How to Check Recalls on Your Car

Does your car have a recall? You should have received a letter in the mail with a “first-class priority mail” label on it. However, if you recently changed addresses near Edina, this letter might have gone to the old address. Another reason you might not have gotten the recall notice is if you drive a pre-owned or certified pre-owned model, the letter could have gone to the previous owner.

If you’d like to know if your vehicle has a recall, here’s how to check a recall on your car:

1. Go to your vehicle’s manufacturer’s website. So, if it’s a Jaguar, you’d go to Jaguar’s website.
2. Go to the “Recall” page on the manufacturer’s website. You can usually find this on the “Owners” page and then under the “Service” section. Every manufacturer site is different, so you can always do a Google search of “Manufacturer Recall Check”, and the page should come up.
3. When you find the recall check page, put in your vehicle’s VIN.

Once you’ve entered your vehicle’s VIN, you should be able to tell if your vehicle has a recall notice.

What’s a VIN?

The VIN on your vehicle stands for “Vehicle Identification Number”. It should be 17 different characters, and it has all of the information for your specific vehicle. If you can’t find your VIN, then don’t worry.

Here are a few different ways to find your VIN: 

1. Check your owner’s manual.
2. Check any vehicle titles or other paperwork associated with your vehicle.
3. Check the driver’s side door of your vehicle, and look at the door frame next to the driver’s seat.

Does Your Car Have a Recall? Find Out at Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service!

If you still have questions about how to check a recall on your car or anything regarding recall service, contact Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service or visit our dealership in Richfield. Our service center will get your vehicle’s recall taken care of at no cost to you!