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.
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL TITLE: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1986-09-19
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 86V130000
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
1986 GMC GENERAL NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 241
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:
1986 GMC GENERAL Recall Notes: SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6-71 DETROIT DIESELENGINES.
