Ford Pinto 1973
Model Pinto made in 1973 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1973
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V058000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1973 to 02/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 03/20/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/12/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no h-8e.possibility that the locking ring for securing the fuelsending unit to the fuel tank may not be fully engaged.if this conditionexists, the sealing pressure against the flange gasket could be lessened andfuel leakage may result.(correct by inspecting and properly install andtighten). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V118000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1973 to 04/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 11301 | 06/12/1973 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Light trucks.possibility that vehicles were assembled with seat beltattaching bolts which were improperly processed during heat treating andplating operations.this condition could make bolts susceptible to hydrogenembrittlement fracturing after installation.(correct by inspecting andreplacing bolts with known quality stock). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||
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