Consumers should be aware that purchasing used cars could hide certain risks associated with previous recalls that used car dealerships are not required to warn consumers about.

According to a recent report, experts have been urging consumers looking into purchasing used cars to remember that last year, more than 2.7 million used vehicles on sale had at least one issue concerning a recall that was not repaired. This could pose a serious hazard to consumers who, unaware of the issues and the dangers they may pose, will purchase these vehicles thinking they are getting a great deal.

For more on this safety issue, click here to read the full report.