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.
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: FATIGUE CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE SUPPPORT ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES THAT CAN CAUSE KNUCKLE FAILURE.
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL TITLE: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1994-03-15
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V075000
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2336
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:
1987 FREIGHTLINER FLC Recall Notes: SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT SPINDLE; KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH GKN FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
