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.
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT PLUMBING OF THE COPPER BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE SUPPLY AIR LINES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. AS A RESULT, AIR COULD LEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM.
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1979-08-08
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 79V187000
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3263
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:
1979 CHEVROLET BRIGADIER Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A MAJOR AIR LEAK FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD RESULT.LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ANACCIDENT.
