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.
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL TITLE: PARKING BRAKE
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1972-04-19
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 72V085000
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : FREIGHTLINER CORP.
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: PARKING BRAKE
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 279
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:
1971 FREIGHTLINER WFT6364T Recall Notes: FREIGHTLINER CAMPAIGN NO FL-0013.WFT6342T, 6364T, 7542T, 8142T TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT BECAUSE OF PRESENT PLUMBING OF PARKING BRAKE AND EMERGENCYRELEASE VALVES IN RCCC CONTROL PANEL, ACCIDENTAL APPLICATION OF EMERGENCYRELEASE CONTROL VALVE WHILE PARKING BRAKE VALVE IS IN RELEASE POSITION CANCAUSE PARKING BRAKE VALVE TO GO INTO EMERGENCY OR PARK POSITION AND APPLYPARKING BRAKES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND CHANGING PLUMBING AS REQUIRED.)
