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In one day there were eight vehicle recalls exceeding 1.8 million vehicles manufactured by  Mitsubishi, Hyundai/Kia, General Motors, Subaru, and Temsa. 

These recalls covered:

• Stop Lamp Switches (Mitsubishi 203)
• Headliner Support Brackets may cause injury (Hyundai/Kia 2011-2013)
• Stop Lamp Switch may function intermittently (Kia 2007-2011)
• Stop Lamp Switch may function intermittently (Hyundai 2007-2011)
• Inaccurate Fuel Gauges (Mitsubishi 2013)
• Steering Wheels Locking While Driving (Temsa - motor coach buses - 2013)
• Steering Wheels May Detach (GM Buick 2013)
• Brake Lines May Fail Due to Corrosion (Subaru 2005-2009)

"With so many recalls, it may be difficult to keep informed and know what to do.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) provides helpful consumer information," says Florida Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey, Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

How can you find out about recalls? - Manufacturers are required by law to attempt to notify vehicle owners if there is a recall.  Safercar.gov (NHTSA) on its website also provides "in-depth records of safety issues for vehicles, child restraints, tires, and equipment". You can subscribe to receive automatic email notifications by going to NHTSA Automatic Email System

What is NHTSA's investigation process? -

• Screening -- A preliminary review of consumer complaints and other information related to alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation.
• Analysis -- An analysis of any petitions calling for defect investigations and/or reviews of safety-related recalls.
• Investigation -- The investigation of alleged safety defects.
• Management -- Investigation of the effectiveness of safety recalls. 

How to report a safety complaint? - If a vehicle owner has a safety complaint, it is important to notify the NHTSA.  They will investigate if they have similar complaints from multiple vehicle owners.  To file a complaint go to:  safety complaint

Florida Accidents Attorney,  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by less than 2 percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 1,500 personal injury and wrongful deathcases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at  239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.