Originally posted by JSmith:
recalls are always to be free of charge, and upon request you are to be supplied with a suitable rental car again at no charge for the rental fee.
Emission systems are covered by a federal government mandated warranty of a minimum of 80,000 miles and a set number of years which I am not sure of, and the warranty expires when either one of these limits are met or exceeded.
Most recalls do not include rental cars. Some dealers will provide one if asked, but most recalls do not make a provision for alternate transportation.
Emissions warranties vary from year to year and from state to state. There is a warranty information book that comes with the owners manual that will give more complete information. Typical coverage for the last several years has been bumper to bumper coverage for most items, and 8/80 for some of the more expensive items. In the early 90's it was 5/50 for all smog items and the auto makers negotiated the change that would provide longer coverage for some items in turn for less coverage on some of the less costly items.
