• Steering components that suddenly break, causing complete or partial loss of vehicle control
• Issues with fuel system components, mainly their susceptibility to crash made, resulting in leakage of fuel that can cause vehicle fires
• Accelerator controls that stick or break
• Wheels that crack or break, causing complete or partial loss of vehicle control
• Air bags that deploy under conditions where they’re not intended to deploy
• Car seats and booster seats that contain defective safety belts, buckles, or components that create a risk of injury, not just during a crash but also in the nonoperational safety of a vehicle.
• Essential vehicle components that break, fall apart, or separate from the vehicle, causing potential loss of vehicle control or injury to those inside or around the outside of the vehicle.

• Equipment — 29%
• Electrical System — 20%
• Powertrain — 8%
• Steering — 7%
• Structure — 6%
• Brakes, Hydraulic — 5%
• Air bags — 5%
• Tires — 4%
• Exterior Lighting — 4%
• Seats — 4%

Your VIN is located on the lower left of your car’s windshield. It’s 17 characters long, and you’ll also find it on your car’s registration card.