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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.

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1971 GMC SM5500 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) RECALL INFORMATION

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW:

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL TITLE: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL DATE: 1971-05-19

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 71V085000

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1971 GMC SM5500 NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 11550

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 GMC SM5500 Recall Remedy:

1971 GMC SM5500 Recall Notes: GMC CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-6.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES W ITH 305C OR 351CV-6 GASOLINE ENGINE.CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHA FT MAY BE EXCESSIVELY WORN ANDCOULD BREAK.THIS WOULD ALLOWTHROTTLE VALVES TO REMAIN IN OPEN POSITIONRENDERING ACCELERAT OR INEFFECTIVE AND MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.(CORRECTBY INSTALLING NEW THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.)