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.
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: ENGINE COOLING FAN IS MADE OF A PLASTIC OUTER RING AND BLADE MOLDED TO A METAL CENTER. THE FAN BLADES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB AND DISINTEGRATE WITHOUT WARNING.
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1984-03-29
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 84V042000
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORP.
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 8500
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:
1983 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BLADE SEPARATION AND DISINTEGRATION OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED WITH THE CAB TILTED OR HOOD RELEASED AND THEENGINE RUNNING, SEVERE BODILY INJURY MAY RESULT.
