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.
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED BENEATH A MOUNTING BOLT BY THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE THE WIRE TO OVERHEAT.
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1980-04-08
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 80V042000
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14500
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:
1980 LINCOLN MARK VI Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIRE OVERHEATING MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: BECAUSE THE ACCESSORY WIRE IS HOT WHENEVER THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED, THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH AN INCIDENT EXISTS DURING VEHICLE USE OR WHEN THE VEHICLEIS PARKED WITH THE KEY REMOVED.
