178,000 hoods that could fly open. And many many more. The Center for Auto safety says that's unacceptable. Auto makers insist that system works fine. I don't know, I don't know.
Manufacturers say they're concerned owners ignore the letters, or put off repairs.
But they say they can't force people to get their cars fixed. But problem is not everyone gets the letters. Bernadette heard about her recall from the tow truck driver. It could be you. We shopped independent used car lots, looking for cars with unrepaired recalls.