Ford Pinto 1972

Model Pinto made in 1972 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and trailer hitches.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
71V216000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1971 to 10/01/1971V (Vehicle)2845911/22/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/22/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no h-1b.light trucks built between aug.16, 1 971, and oct.14, 1971,f-100 thur f-350 series.possibilitythat seat belt and shoulderharness attaching bolts were impro perly processed during heat treating andplating operations. if condition exists, may cause bolts to be susceptible tohydr ogen embrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct byinspectingand replacing with properly heat treated bolts.)
TRAILER HITCHES
73V025000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1971 to 01/01/1973V (Vehicle)9302/19/1973MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/05/197310/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no h-7a.possibility that the trailer hitch may cause flexing ofthe rear bumper hangers and the sheet metal at the hitch attaching pointsresulting in cracking of the metal and hangers.continued usage couldeventually cause separation of the bumperand hitch assembly from the vehicle.correct by inspecting andreplace with new design hitch.

Investigations


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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
 Consumer was involved in an accident in which the seat belts shattered. *ak