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Automatic Vehicle Safety Recall Notification Service

Release Date: December 1, 2008

Vehicle owners can be instantly informed of a safety recall under a new automated alert system. The recall alerts can be received, via e-mail or RSS-feeds, on personal computers, cell phones, or PDA devices, automatically and free-of-charge.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about 600 vehicle recalls each year. Historically, one in four motorists ignore these recalls when they are announced.

"It is extremely important that people are aware of recalls and act quickly to get their vehicles repaired," U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said. "When it comes down to it, ignoring a recall means ignoring a safety defect that could put you and your family at risk."

Under the new alert system, consumers can elect to receive all vehicle recalls as they are made public, or personalize the alerts to specific vehicles.

To start receiving NHTSA's recall alerts, go to www.safercar.gov and select the "Email recall notifications" option.

The information contained in this publication was obtained from sources believed to be reliable. ISO Services Properties, Inc., its companies and employees make no guarantee of results and assume no liability in connection with either the information herein contained or the safety suggestions herein made. Moreover, it cannot be assumed that every acceptable safety procedure is contained herein or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant or require further or additional procedure.