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.
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OF THE INCORRECT LENGTH. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. A LONGER BELT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED TO FIT SOME ADULT MALES IN ALL SEAT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS.
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1979-11-20
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 79V252000
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1978 GMC RTS NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 187
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:
1978 GMC RTS Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE DRIVER BE UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT, HEWOULD NOT BE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, AND SERIOUS INJURY COULDRESULT.
