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.
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE ABSENT, LEAVING ONLY THE KNEE PAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN IN PLACE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, KNEE PAD ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL TO COME LOOSE WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL TITLE: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1986-08-05
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 86V106000
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORP.
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 78
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:
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
