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.
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE INTERNAL MUFFLER PRESSURE CAN CREATE A SPLIT IN THE SEAM IF THE MUFFLER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING FROM THE SPLIT SEAM CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEATING OF A SMALL AREA OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL TITLE: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1979-04-20
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 79V102000
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1976 HONDA CIVIC NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 132573
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:
1976 HONDA CIVIC Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MUFFLER, RESONATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAY DAMAGE CARPET AND,IF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE COMPARTMENTFLOOR, THEY MAY BECOME IGNITED AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.
