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  NHTSA Recall 70V134000

NHTSA Campaign Id 70V134000; Date: Nov. 10, 1970

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Ford Pinto

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 26,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall 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. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 1970

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All recalls of Ford vehicles.

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