While consumers regularly patronize independent repair facilities, dealers have always been able to rest assured that any recall repair work would remain in their hands. However, according to an article in Automotive News, that might be about to change. Seems as if the NHTSA is concerned with the speed at which dealerships can perform recall repairs - specifically ones involving the massive amounts of vehicles affected by the Takata airbag failures. Nationally, the recall repair completion rate sits at 22.5 percent, according to the article. With 19 million vehicles spanning 12 manufacturers that are subject to this replacement, the NHTSA is considering expanding recall repair services to include independent repairs shops. Of course, there are many challenges involved in making this effective, including the contractual obligation Takata has to only sell supplies to manufacturers. As well as manufacturers requiring that these repairs are completed at franchised dealers. These hurdles,...
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