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.
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL TITLE: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1970-11-25
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 70V142000
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6500
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:
1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I Recall Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT DASH POT MOUNTING BRACKET MAY CONTACT FUEL HOSE CONNECTINGFUEL PUMP WITH CAR- BURETOR.ALSO, FUEL HOSE MAY CON- TACT SHEET METAL CLAMPSECURING WIRING HARNESS TO FAN HOUSING.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS,CONTACT WILL CAUSE HOSE TO CHAFE THROUGH HOSE WALL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDMODIFYING WHERE NECESSARY.)
