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 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, TEMPERED GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE REAR DOORS INSTEAD OF LAMINATED GLASS. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE. ONE PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD IS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF OCCUPANTS BEING EJECTED FROM A BUS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL TITLE: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1977-11-15
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 77V197000
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1978 FORD CLUB WAGON NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 63
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 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; REAR DOOR WINDOWS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, TEMPERED GLASS IS MOREEASILY SHATTERED AND PASSENGERS COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND BESERIOUSLY INJURED.
