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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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1982 CHEVROLET S10 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECALL INFORMATION

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1984-06-18

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 84V073000

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

1982 CHEVROLET S10 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 35919

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 S10 Recall Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

1982 CHEVROLET S10 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; LUBRICATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIFTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION COULDLOCK THE REAR WHEELS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.