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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.

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1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECALL INFORMATION

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1973-02-13

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 73V033000

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 76670

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:

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 Recall Remedy:

1973 FORD CUSTOM 500 Recall Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-7B.POSSIBILITY THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCEBETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER APRONS AND THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES.THIS CONDITIONCOULD PERMIT THE FENDER APRONS TO CONTACT AND SHAPE THE BRAKE TUBES.IF NOTCORRECTED THE TUBE MAY WEAR THROUGH RESULTING INLOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ADJUSTTO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.)