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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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1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECALL INFORMATION

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL TITLE: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1972-08-23

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 72V206000

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4191

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:

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC Recall Remedy:

1972 CADILLAC CADILLAC Recall Notes: CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.SERIES 75.COMMERCIAL CHASSIS ONLY POSSIBILITYTHAT REAR AXLE SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED.THIS COULD CAUSE AXLE SHAFTTO BREAK, ALLOWING REAR WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND REPLACING AXLE SHAFT WHERE NECESSARY.)