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.
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS, DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FRONT SEATS TO SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT ADJUSTER TRACKS. THE SEPARATION MAY OCCUR BECAUSE THE NUTS ON THE SEAT FRAME CAN BE PULLED TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY THROUGH THE SEAT FRAME SINCE THE SPACERS USED BETWEEN THE ADJUSTER AND THE SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT OF THE NUT MOUNTING SURFACES.
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SEATS
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1977-12-14
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 77V217000
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SEATS
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 413
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:
1978 CHEVROLET G VAN Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCK, VANS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; FRONT SEATS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT , THE SEATS COULD BREAKLOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
