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.
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: STEERING CONTROL ARM CAN BE OVERSTRESSED WITH HEAVY STEERING INPUT CAUSING IT TO CRACK AND IT COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK COMPLETELY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING CONTROL ARM BREAKS, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY AND TRUCK CONTROL WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1986-06-23
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 86V081000
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
1982 CHEVROLET C70 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 499
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:
1982 CHEVROLET C70 Recall Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 9,000 OR 12,000 LB. FRONT DRIVING STEERING AXLE AND AN 8.2 LITER ENGINE.
