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.
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION FORCE FOR A FOOT OPERATED CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 POUNDS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON A 30% GRADE. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND A WIRE HARNESS MAY INCREASE THE NEEDED PEDAL FORCE TO GREATER THAN 125 POUNDS TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON THE 30% GRADE.
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL TITLE: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1993-11-23
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V194000
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 106
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:
1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS Recall Notes: SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE VANS, 9600 LB. GVW, EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE REARWHEELS AND SCHOOL BUS PREPARATION PACKAGES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN AN REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
