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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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70V114000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4188 | 09/22/1970 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/25/1970 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Certification 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 | ||||||||||||||||
71V045000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 03/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 215823 | 04/02/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/06/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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 | ||||||||||||||||
78V143000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1971 to 07/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 1400000 | 08/22/1978 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | In 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
71V111000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1971 to 06/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 4225 | 06/28/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/28/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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 | ||||||||||||||||
70V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | to 10/01/1970 | V (Vehicle) | 26000 | 11/04/1970 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/10/1970 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Possibility 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
DP78025 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/07/1978 | 01/23/1978 | FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
Fuel tank fires |