Auto Repair Shop Recall Management Checklist Template

Stay compliant and protect your business! This Auto Repair Shop Recall Management Checklist Template ensures you never miss a critical safety recall, keeping your customers and reputation safe. Streamline your recall process, track vehicles, and document actions-all in one easy-to-use checklist.

This Template was installed 4 times.

Recall Notification & Verification

1 of 10

Document receipt and verification of recall notices from manufacturers.

Notification Received Date

Manufacturer Recall Notification Details

Notification Method

Scan of Recall Notice

Recall Status Verified?

Verification Notes (if status is 'No' or 'Pending')

Vehicle Identification

2 of 10

Identify vehicles affected by the recall within the shop's inventory and customer records.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Mileage

Vehicle Make

Vehicle Model

Date Vehicle Entered Shop

Notes on Vehicle Condition (upon entry)

Customer Contact & Scheduling

3 of 10

Contact affected customers to inform them of the recall and schedule appointments for repair.

Contact Method

Call Attempts

Contact Date

Contact Time

Contact Notes

Appointment Scheduled Date

Appointment Scheduled Time

Appointment Status

Repair Procedure Review

4 of 10

Review and understand the manufacturer’s repair procedures and technical service bulletins (TSBs).

Review Manufacturer's TSB/Repair Bulletin

Note Specific Instructions & Cautions

Repair Bulletin Version Confirmed?

TSB/Bulletin Revision Number

Date of Review

Technician Signature (Review Confirmation)

Parts Procurement

5 of 10

Order and receive necessary parts from the manufacturer or authorized supplier.

Quantity Ordered

Supplier

Part Number

Supplier Contact Person

Order Date

Purchase Order Number

Estimated Delivery Date

Repair Execution

6 of 10

Perform the recall repair according to manufacturer specifications.

Detailed Repair Procedure Followed

Technician Hours Spent

Mileage at Time of Repair

Photos/Videos of Repair (if applicable)

Repair Outcome

Date of Repair Completion

Time of Repair Completion

Documentation & Record Keeping

7 of 10

Thoroughly document all steps taken, parts used, and technician time spent on the recall repair. Include VIN, mileage, and repair details.

Recall Claim Number

Vehicle Mileage at Repair

Repair Completion Date

Repair Start Time

Technician Notes/Observations

Repair Order Scan

Technician Signature

Parts Used (Select all that apply)

Manufacturer Reporting

8 of 10

Report completion of the recall repair to the manufacturer as required by their procedures.

Recall Claim Number

Report Submission Date

Reporting Method

Summary of Repair Details (for documentation)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., repair order copy)

Total Labor Hours Reported

Customer Notification & Explanation

9 of 10

Inform the customer that the recall repair has been completed and explain the work performed. Provide documentation.

Explanation of Recall and Repair

Mileage at Time of Repair

Repair Completion Date

Repair Start Time

Customer Understanding of Repair

Copy of Repair Order/Invoice (Optional)

Warranty Tracking & Follow-Up

10 of 10

Track warranty coverage and follow up with the manufacturer or customer if any issues arise post-repair.

Warranty Expiration Date

Mileage at Warranty Start

Notes on Warranty Claim Status

Warranty Claim Status

Claim Amount (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation (Invoices, Photos)

Date of Warranty Submission

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