State Process for Informing Consumers of Recalls
Program Objective
The objective is to support States in developing a methodology for determining open recalls on motor vehicles, informing owners and lessees of the open recalls at the time of registration, and evaluating through the analysis of completed recalls the performance of the notification program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- U.S. Territory Government
The state agency responsible for registering motor vehicles within the state.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
How to Apply
Award Procedure
NHTSA will award a grant to applicants whose plan demonstrates that it can meet the objective of the program: to develop a methodology for determining open recalls on motor vehicles, informing owners and lessees of the open recalls at the time of registration, and evaluating through the analysis of completed recalls the performance of the notification program.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Generally, 2 to 4 months (60 to 120 days) after application submittal.
Program details & compliance
Description
The State Process for Informing Consumers of Recalls program provides grants to States to integrate open safety recall notifications into the motor vehicle registration process. By supporting the development of technical methodologies to identify unremedied recalls using Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), the program ensures that owners and lessees are informed of critical safety risks at key state touchpoints. Funding also supports the rigorous evaluation of these notification systems to determine their impact on increasing recall completion rates. Ultimately, this initiative bridges the communication gap between manufacturers and vehicle owners, leveraging state registration systems to reduce the number of unsafe vehicles on the road.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Recipients can only use grant funds for the development of a process to notify owners or lessees of a motor vehicle presented for registration in the State of any open recall on that motor vehicle; and to provide to owners or lessees of a motor vehicle presented for registration, at no cost—the open recall information for the motor vehicle; and conduct an analysis of the program.
Restrictions
Funds are restricted to the development, implementation, and analysis of motor vehicle recall notification processes. Assistance must be provided to consumers at no cost.
Required Documentation
Applicants must: Register with the System Award for Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov; Create a Grants.gov username and password; 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements