Before publishing any recall article, True Motion Auto confirms the recall against the relevant official regulator database (NHTSA in the US, DVSA in the UK, or the equivalent national authority), states the exact affected models, model years, and VIN range or count where available, and includes the manufacturer's stated remedy and how owners can check their specific vehicle. We do not publish recall claims sourced only from social media or unverified forum posts.
At a glance
| Checklist item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Official regulator confirmation | Required before publishing (NHTSA, DVSA, or equivalent) |
| Affected vehicle detail | Model, model years, and count/VIN range stated |
| Remedy information | Manufacturer's fix and how to check eligibility included |
| Single-source claims | Not published without regulator or manufacturer confirmation |
Why recall coverage needs its own checklist
A recall article can influence whether a reader takes their car in for a safety fix, so accuracy carries more weight here than in most other content categories. An incorrect model year, an overstated defect description, or a missing remedy step isn't just a quality issue — it can lead a reader to act on wrong information about their vehicle's safety.
The checklist
- Confirm the recall against the official regulator database — NHTSA in the US, DVSA in the UK, or the applicable national transport safety authority — before writing anything.
- State the exact scope: affected make, model, model years, and the number of vehicles or VIN range where the regulator or manufacturer has published it.
- Describe the defect factually: what fails, the safety risk it poses, and any known incidents cited by the regulator, without dramatizing beyond what's officially stated.
- Include the remedy: what the manufacturer will do (repair, replacement, software update) and how an owner can check if their specific vehicle is affected (VIN lookup tool, dealer contact).
- Attribute every fact: link directly to the regulator's recall notice and the manufacturer's official statement, not a secondary summary.
- Update if the recall scope changes: recalls are sometimes expanded or the remedy revised after initial publication; the article is updated and logged accordingly.
What we won't do
- Publish a recall claim sourced only from social media, forum posts, or unverified leaks, without regulator or manufacturer confirmation.
- Speculate about a recall's cause beyond what the regulator or manufacturer has officially stated.
- Omit the remedy or VIN-check information, since that's the most actionable part of the article for an affected owner.
- Leave an article unupdated after a recall's scope or remedy changes materially.
Recall scope and remedies are sometimes revised or expanded after the initial announcement. We treat the first published version of a recall article as provisional and revisit it if the regulator updates the notice.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
- NHTSA — Recalls database (United States)
- GOV.UK / DVSA — Check if a vehicle has a recall (United Kingdom)
Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.
