Over 16 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2012
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that vehicle recalls rose slightly in 2012 as the automakers initiated 586 recalls that involved over 16.2 million vehicles last year. United Press International (UPI) reports the safety regulator said that customer complaints prompted most of the recalls—almost 42,000 in 2012, which was 500 complaints more than were received in 2011. The NHTSA