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”.
Safe Recall Information Distributed Equitably Act of 2021
A BILL
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on motor vehicle recalls, and for other purposes.
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—
conduct a study to determine—
the number of passenger motor vehicles in each State that—
are used—
as taxicabs; or
by transportation network companies for similar for-hire purposes; and
have 1 or more open recalls; and
the reasons why vehicle owners do not have repairs performed for vehicles subject to open recalls; and
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.
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—
conduct a study to determine the ways in which vehicle recall notices could—
more effectively reach vehicle owners;
be made easier for all consumers to understand; and
incentivize vehicle owners to complete the repairs described in the recall notices; and
submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under paragraph (1).
4. Rule of construction
Nothing in this Act may be construed to restrict the authority of the Secretary, including under section 30111 of title 49, United States Code, or to meet the requirements enacted in Public Law 112–141 and Public Law 114–94.