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.
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE AIR BRAKE HOSE CONNECTIONS AND THE AIR PRESSURE GAUGES FOR THE DUEL BRAKE FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED IN REVERSE ORDER. INCORRECTLY CONNECTED BRAKE HOSES IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIR LEAK IN EITHER THE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE SYSTEMS COULD CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE ON ONE OR MORE AXLES.
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1981-08-12
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 81V097000
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORP.
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 348
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:
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE BOB-TAIL CONDITION(WITHOUT TRAILER) THE BRAKES COULD FAIL ON ALL AXLES. IF A TRAILER IS BEINGTOWED, THE BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD STILL BE GREATLY IMPAIRED. IN EITHER CASEAN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR LEAK IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE LOW AIR PRESSUREWARNING SYSTEM WOULD ALERT THE DRIVER. ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO HAVE THEVEHICLE INSPECTED IMMEDIATELY AT THE NEAREST FREIGHTLINER DEALER.
