2.5 Million-plus Vehicles Under Recall Remain Unrepaired
According to data from Carfax, over 2.5 million vehicles that have been issued a “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” recall in the United States have not been repaired.
The top ten states containing these vehicles all have more than 70,000 of them currently on their roadways. California leads the group with 245,000, while Texas follows with 242,000, putting Florida in third place with 237,000.
Examples of “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” recalls being disregarded include Takata airbags, which have caused 23 deaths and over 400 people being injured, according to the NHTSA. Over 3,100 Hyundai and Kia vehicles that have been recalled due to catching fire have also killed one person and injured over 100.
“Despite efforts by state and federal governments–and the auto industry itself–too many consumers are driving in vehicles that have been deemed too dangerous to drive, or that shouldn’t be parked in or near a home for fear of a fire,” said Faisal Hasan, General Manager for Data at Carfax. “Officials and communities need to break through consumer recall notice fatigue and drive home the message: We can save lives today by getting these recalls fixed.”
