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 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1978-09-27
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 78V209000
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
1978 VOLVO F86 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 290
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 VOLVO F86 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; RELEASE TIME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING FUNCTIONS THAT FAIL TO RESPOND AS QUICKLY ASREQUIRED CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
