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.
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH REAR AXLE SHAFTS (RIGHT OR LEFT) THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BEARING JOURNALS.
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1979-10-26
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 79V237000
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1980 FORD F150 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 30
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:
1980 FORD F150 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, LIGHT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE AXLE SHAFT MAY FRACTUREUNDER SEVERE OR EXTENDED USE CAUSING LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
