Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle.
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT.
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL TITLE: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1999-06-09
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V144000
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 560
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
