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 CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
THE CAB ENTRY STEP MOUNTING STRAP MAY FAIL IN THE AREA OF THE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET TO STRAP WELD INTERFACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEP MOUNTING STRAP FAILS WHILE A PERSON IS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
CERTAIN TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THE TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE ROOF MARKER LAMPS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFE OPERATION OF THE TRUCKS DURING DARKNESS OR REDUCED VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE MOUNTED TO IT, AND CONTINUED TO GO UNDETECTED, THE WHEEL COULD SPLIT, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE, THE FUEL CAP MAY IMPROPERLY SEAL THE END OF THE FILLER PIPE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, AN IMPROPERLY SEALED FILLER PIPE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE.
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE, THE FUEL CAP MAY IMPROPERLY SEAL THE END OF THE FILLER PIPE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, AN IMPROPERLY SEALED FILLER PIPE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED.
THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.
THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.
PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.
PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.
PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
