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.
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL TITLE: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1973-03-12
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 73V058000
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1973 FORD PINTO NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 55
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 PINTO Recall Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8E.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING RING FOR SECURING THE FUELSENDING UNIT TO THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, THE SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE FLANGE GASKET COULD BE LESSENED ANDFUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY INSTALL ANDTIGHTEN).
