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.
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL TITLE: STEERING
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1973-03-26
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 73V071000
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORP.
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: STEERING
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 43
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:
1970 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall Notes: FREIGHTLINER CAMPAIGN NO FSB14-13.C.O.E.VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/HYDRAULICPOWER STEERING.BUILT AFTER MAY 9, 1969.POSSIBILITY OF MALFUNCTION OF THESTEERING SYSTEM, DUE TO IMPROPER GEOMETRIC RELATIONSHIP OF STEERING ANDSUSPENSION COMPONENTS DURING FIELD REBUILDING OPERATIONS.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACE STEERING ARM WHERE NECESSARY.)
