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.
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET AIR BAG CONTROL SWITCH KITS, PART NOS. F8DB - 14385, WITH THE FOLLOWING SUFFIXES: EA, FA, LA, MA, VA, AND TA, CAN BREAK IF CYCLED FREQUENTLY. THESE KITS ARE SPECIFIED FOR INSTALLATION ON TAURUS, SABLE, WINDSTAR, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, AND RANGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER DRIVER OR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS.
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL TITLE: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1998-07-28
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98E020000
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 470
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:
0 FORD AIR BAG SWITCH Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
