A method for selectively recalling at least one motor vehicle. The method includes the steps of selecting at least one parameter from among the plurality of parameters, sending to the communications module, via the mobile node, a message indicating the parameter selected, collecting from the electronic control unit at least one data item relating to the selected parameter, this collection being performed by the communications module, sending the collected data item from the communications module to the mobile node, sending the sent data item by the mobile node to the management server, analyzing by the management server of the data item received, detecting a defect with the equipment on the basis of the analyzed data item, and determining a subset of vehicles including the equipment for which a defect has been detected so as to be able to proceed with recalling these.