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
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
71V216000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1971 to 10/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 28459 | 11/22/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/22/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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 | ||||||||||||||||
73V025000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1971 to 01/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 93 | 02/19/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/05/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford 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 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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
Consumer was involved in an accident in which the seat belts shattered. *ak |