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.
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1984-02-22
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 84V017000
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1984 VOLVO GLT NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 27120
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:
1984 VOLVO GLT Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO CHARGED ENGINES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CHAFING MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN CAUSEPREMATURE BATTERY DRAIN, MELTING AND BURNING OF THE WIRING HARNESS, OR ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT.
