NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco’s (R-25) bill that would establish the “Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act” and shift the financial burden of owning a vehicle under recall from dealers and consumers to the automakers who are responsible for the defect.
“New Jersey consumers and dealers shouldn’t be stuck paying the price for a manufacturer’s mistake,” said Bucco. “This bill would ensure that the financial burden and responsibility of vehicle recalls falls on the automakers who are responsible for the defects. It’s a fair, commonsense solution that protects New Jersey automobile customers and supports our local dealerships.”
Some highlights of the bill include:
- Prior to issuing a motor vehicle registration or renewal notice, the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) would be required to verify whether the vehicle has an open recall.
- For a vehicle subject to an open recall, the MVC would be required to notify the owner and inform them that the vehicle’s manufacturer will repair the vehicle at no cost by an approved dealer.
