Recall - when? and for how long?

what part of the steering system are we talking about here? some are more in-depth than others.

for this particular recall, well it depends on how many they've done- after 2 or so they get much quicker at it. it also depends on how long your car sits on the lot waiting for an open bay. it also depends on parts availability. for recalls, they start sending out all required parts to the dealers so that they are on hand, rather than having to wait for a special order.

people are all going to start running to the dealers- and they still haven't heard of this recall yet. then people are going to be frustrated about not getting the work done right away. it's going to take time for the parts to come in and for the recall instructions to come out. plus, the first couple of jobs that are done are going to take more time. soon enough with a big recall they'll be whipping them out of the shop, but not at first.

 

Remember that Toyota has said there have been no accidents related to the problem that is causing the recall. I've never had a Toyota, but my last car was a Chevy, and I had 5 'recalls' in 8 years. I always waitied until I got the recall notice in the mail and then called for my appointment. I just bought my 2006 in April, so my car was probably manufactured AFTER November, 1995. Given that the 'problem' doesn't seem to be a safety issue, I won't even bother to inquire at the dealership if my car is in the recall - I'll just wait to see if I get a notice.

 

The car's manufacture date is on the label in the driver's door jamb.