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Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021

H.R. 1239 · 117th Congress · Feb 23, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on motor vehicle recalls, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021” or the “Safe RIDE Act of 2021”.

Sec. 2 Study on open recalls

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—
(1)
conduct a study to determine—
(A)
the number of passenger motor vehicles in each State that—
(i)
are used—
(I)
as taxicabs; or
(II)
by transportation network companies for similar for-hire purposes; and
(ii)
have 1 or more open recalls; and
(B)
the reasons why vehicle owners do not have repairs performed for vehicles subject to open recalls; and
(2)
submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1), including any recommendations for increasing the rate of repair for vehicles subject to open recalls.

Sec. 3 Study on recall notices

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall—
(1)
conduct a study to determine the ways in which vehicle recall notices could—
(A)
more effectively reach vehicle owners;
(B)
be made easier for all consumers to understand; and
(C)
incentivize vehicle owners to complete the repairs described in the recall notices; and
(2)
submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1).