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 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY COMPUTER BROADCAST PROGRAM, THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 14X5.5 INCH WHEEL RIMS WHICH WERE INTENDED FOR USE ON PASSENGER CARS. THE TIRES WERE NOT MARKED WITH THE INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. AS A RESULT, A NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS TO THIS STANDARD.
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL TITLE: WHEELS
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1978-10-23
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 78V237000
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: WHEELS
1979 FORD RANCHERO NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 800
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 FORD RANCHERO Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; SINGLE MAG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF WRONG SIZED WHEEL RIMS COULD IN SOME CASESRESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR WHICH COULD IN TURN CAUSE LOSS OF AIR FROM THETIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
