Ford Pinto 1979

Model Pinto made in 1979 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
83V025000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1976 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)8300003/22/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/01/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning.system: engine; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. a broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents.note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
79V012000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1978 to 12/01/1978V (Vehicle)45003/09/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles do not have the hair pin clip used to retain the pushrod to the brake pedal pushrod pin installed. if this clip is missing, the pushrod may become disengaged from the brake pedal pushrod pin.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect vehicles for the presence of this hair pin clip and, if necessary, any missing parts will be installed at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake pedal pushrod.consequences of defect: such disengagement can result in a loss of brakingcapability that could lead to a vehicle accident.