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.
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL TITLE: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1975-07-14
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 75V129000
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 98631
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:
1975 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE Recall Notes: HATCHBACK ONLY GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-12.POSSIBILITY THE STRENGTH OFTHE J BOLT (HOOK) FURNISHED MAY BE INADEQUATE IN THE EVENT OF A SEVEREFRONTAL COLLISION WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE REAR COMPARTMENT FLOOR.IF SUCH A COLLISION OCCURS.THE J BOLT COULD STRAIGHTEN TO SUCH AN EXTENTTHAT THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE AND TRAVEL FORWARD INTO THEPASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POSSIBLITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH HEAVIER DUTY J HOOK.)
