If you own a car or truck that you feel has a safety defect, you should not only contact your
dealer or repair shop for diagnosis and repair, you should also report the problem to the
Hotline at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. The DOT Auto Safety Hotline specializes in gathering information about safety
problems in motor vehicles and equipment and is your chance to help identify these problems
which sometimes lead to recalls. The Hotline can be dialed toll free at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).

In operation since 1975, the DOT Auto Safety Hotline is the Agency's "Single Point of Contact,"
where you can obtain information about motor vehicle safety, Child Safety Seats, vehicle
importation and certification, and airbags. You may also speak with a consultant who will file
a report on your vehicle's safety defect and provide you with recall and other valuable
information. All of these services are available by mail or fax from the Hotline and through
the Internet at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hotline where you can now file your safety defect report
online. Safety defects should also be reported to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased.