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.
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: THE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL AREA BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO HUB FAILURE.
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL TITLE: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1977-10-12
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 77V172000
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
1977 CHEVROLET M NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 685
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:
1977 CHEVROLET M Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FF931 FRONT AXLES AND MOTORWHEEL ALUMINUM FRONT HUBS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; ALUMINUM HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN HUB FAILURE OCCURS, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINEDON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS. CONTINUED VEHICLEOPERATION AFTER A HUB SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN 1) BRAKE ASSEMBLY LOCKUP ANDCONSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, 2) EXCESSIVE HEAT GENERATION RESULTING FROMTHE BRAKE LINE TOUCHING THE BRAKE DRUM WHICH WILL CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT AND 3)PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE HUB, WHEEL, AND TIRE TOBECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE.NOTE: INITIAL HUB SEPARATION MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DISTINCT SOUND AT THEMOMENT OF SEPARATION, ALONG WITH THUMPING OR WHEEL WOBBLE.
