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.
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1972-04-03
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 72V067000
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
1972 FORD G100 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7925
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 FORD G100 Recall Notes: FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-2C.1/2-TON POSTAL SERVICE TRUCK.POSSIBILITY THATVEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISALIGNED STEERING SHAFTS.IF CONDITION EXISTS LOWERBEARING MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURING, CAUSING STEERING SHAFT TO BREAK ANDRESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ALIGNINGPROPERLY AND REPLACING PARTS IF NECESSARY.)
