Automobile recall notification system and method for using the same
First Claim
1. A method of distributing a recall notification to a vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle communications system, comprising the steps of:
- distributing identification information corresponding to the vehicle to a telematics service center;
matching the identification information with the corresponding in-vehicle communications system; and
wirelessly transmitting the recall notification to the in-vehicle communications system.
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Abstract
A method is provided for distributing a recall notification to an automobile equipped with an in-vehicle communications system. The method comprises the steps of providing a telematics service center with identification information corresponding to the automobile, matching the identification information with the corresponding in-vehicle communications system, and wirelessly transmitting the recall notification to the in-vehicle communications system. A system for distributing a recall notification to a vehicle, and a vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle communications system are also provided to carry out the method.
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1. A method of distributing a recall notification to a vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle communications system, comprising the steps of:
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distributing identification information corresponding to the vehicle to a telematics service center;
matching the identification information with the corresponding in-vehicle communications system; and
wirelessly transmitting the recall notification to the in-vehicle communications system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for distributing a recall notification, comprising:
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a telematics service center; and
a vehicle equipped with a vehicle control module, and an in-vehicle communications system comprising a communications module that is in wireless communication with the telematics service center and is electrically coupled to the vehicle control module. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle communications system that is in wireless communication with a telematics service center, the vehicle comprising:
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a communications module configured to receive signals from the telematics service center; and
a vehicle control module that is electrically coupled to the vehicle control module. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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