Yes, when a manufacturer issues a recall, they are acknowledging that the affected vehicles are defective. But the manufacturer still must be given a “reasonable number” of attempts to repair the defect before consumers can seek compensation under the Florida Lemon Law.
It’s also important to remember that the Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act only applies to defects reported within the first 24 months of ownership. So recalls that are announced outside of this Lemon Law Rights Period will not be covered by the law.
That said, other laws, such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, can hold manufacturers responsible if they fail to repair defects that prompt a recall.