Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay fee to MVC in certain circumstances.*

New Jersey's S 359 requires motor vehicle inspection facilities and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to notify vehicle owners about active safety recalls during inspections and registration processes. The bill mandates that notices include a recall description and confirmation that repairs at authorized dealers are free for owners, excluding recalls involving buybacks or manual errors. If state funding doesn't cover implementation costs, manufacturers conducting business in New Jersey must pay a fee to the MVC, calculated annually based on actual expenses. This affects vehicle owners (who receive notices), inspection facilities (required to check for recalls), and manufacturers (potentially liable for fees).