Ford Pinto 1971

Model Pinto made in 1971 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
70V114000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)418809/22/1970MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/25/197010/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesCertification labels were erroneously installed with vehicle build date of08/71 instead of 08/70.(correct by replacing with correct label.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
71V045000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1970 to 03/01/1971V (Vehicle)21582304/02/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/06/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
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Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no h-74.possibility that engine backfire may i gniteaccumulated fuel vapors in air cleaner assembly, creatin g possibility of firedamage in engine compartment.(correctby modifying.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
78V143000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1971 to 07/01/1976V (Vehicle)140000008/22/1978ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/19/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryIn the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. this would result in fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.
NotesVehicle descripton: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: fuel leakage, in the presence of a source of ignition,could result in a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
71V111000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1971 to 06/01/1971V (Vehicle)422506/28/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/28/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
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NotesFord campaign no h-42.brake fluid may have been contaminatedwith smallamount of gasoline.could affect rubber component s in braking systemandresult in some deterioration in braking , evidenced by increased pedalefforts and uneven braking.(c orrect by flushing braking system and refillingwith new fluid .)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
70V134000FORD MOTOR COMPANY to 10/01/1970V (Vehicle)2600011/04/1970MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/10/197010/12/1979
Defect Summary
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Corrective Summary
NotesPossibility that accelerator linkage has interference condition whereaccelerator pedal is depressed beyond half-throttle position.could causeaccelerator to hold and not return to normal position when pedal is released.(correct by modifying where necessary.)

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP78025FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/07/197801/23/1978FUEL TANK FIRES
 Fuel tank fires