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.
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1998-03-04
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V050000
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 213
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:
1997 FREIGHTLINER AMERICAN LAFRANCE Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
