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 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE WHEEL RIM DIAMETERS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY EXCEED DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TIRES AND TUBES TO BE OVERSTRESSED DURING MOUNTING OR IMPROPERLY MOUNTED.
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1978-01-30
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 78V024000
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
1978 FORD F350 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 9000
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 FORD F350 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16X5.5 INCH TUBE TWO PIECEWHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN TIRE BLOWOUT, SIDE RINGSEPARATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. SIDE RING SEPARATION CANALSO ENDANGER PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE.
