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.
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1973-12-19
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 73V245000
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12703
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:
1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA Recall Notes: GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 74-C-08.BUICK 74-C-1.POSSIBILITY THATTHE REAR SPRING U BOLT WHICH PARTIALLY SECURES THE REAR CHASSIS SPRINGS TOTHE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING FACTORY INSTALLATION.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE BRACKETWHICH WOULD ALLOW THE REAR SPRING TO DROP AWAY FROM THE AXLE ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEW U BOLT WHERE NECESSARY.)
