This is a common misconception, companies should never rely on a third party to pay for a recall. Here are a few situations where it can be tough to recoup recall costs from
suppliers:
The supplier may refuse to pay all costs associated with the recall.
The supplier may not have enough funds to cover the cost.
The supplier may dispute that they are the one at fault for the recall.
A contract may have been signed that either limits or waives the suppliers liability.