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.
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1982-08-24
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 82V081000
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1982 CHEVROLET P20 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 8881
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:
1982 CHEVROLET P20 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 9.5 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
