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.
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: UNWANTED AIR IS BEING DRAWN INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS IS DUE TO THE USE OF THE BENDIX MASTER CYLINDER IN COMBINATION WITH THE BENDIX HYDROVAC.
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1984-05-29
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 84V068000
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 32010
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:
1983 CHEVROLET P6T042 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE HYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE COMBINATION OF THIS DEFECT ALONG WITH EVERYDAY USEAND NORMAL WEAR, COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND EVENTUAL LOSSOF BRAKES. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
