An Act relative to vehicle recalls

HD 1774 requires Massachusetts' Registry of Motor Vehicles to check for open safety recalls before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. If a vehicle has an open safety recall, the owner must get repairs completed by an authorized dealer at no cost before the next registration renewal (or at the time of new registration) to avoid denial of registration. The law includes exemptions for cases like unavailable parts, required additional repairs, or hardship, but does not change manufacturer liability for recalls. This directly affects all Massachusetts vehicle owners needing to register or renew their vehicle.