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.
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1970-01-01
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 67V082000
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14022
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:
1968 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I Recall Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT THE HARNESS RUNNING BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR AND THE FAN HOUSING IS NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED BY THE SHEET METAL CLAMP TO THE FAN HOUSING.IN THIS CASE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WIRING IS HANGING DOWN.IN RESTING ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, THE INSULATION OF THE HARNESS AND WIRES CAN BE CHAFED THROUGH AND LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT.(INSPECT, INSTALL CLAMP, AND REPLACE WIRING AS REQUIRED.)
