Substitute House Bill No. 6654 addresses the issue of motor vehicle safety recalls by requiring licensed repairers and businesses involved in oil changes or tire services to check for open recalls using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's information. An open recall is defined as a safety-related recall that necessitates repair or modification by an authorized dealer, but does not include labeling-related recalls or those where the remedy is repurchase or financial compensation. Upon finding an open recall, the service provider must inform the vehicle owner in writing, detailing the recall and stating that the repair or modification can be done at no cost by an approved dealer.

The bill amends Section 14-164b of the general statutes to include the definition of "open recall" and updates the numbering of subsequent definitions. It also amends Section 14-164c(b) to require emissions inspectors to check for open recalls and notify vehicle owners in a similar manner. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, and includes both insertions and deletions to ensure accuracy and clarity in the legal text. The fiscal impact statement attached to the bill indicates that there is no expected fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Statutes affected:
TRA Joint Favorable Substitute: 14-164b
File No. 402: 14-164b