Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has been quoted as saying that the details of 163,495 cars have been requested by the car manufacturers over the course of the past year. They relate to 86 recalls.
However, the aforementioned articles refer to the recalls as "recall scares", when in fact most car recalls are for minor items that have no bearing on safety.
While Toyota's major global recall this year attracted much media attention, the fact is that millions of cars every year are recalled around the world.
If you have any concerns, a simple check with your local dealer should confirm whether or not your car is the subject of a recall.
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