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  NHTSA Recall 71V111000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V111000; Date: Jun. 28, 1971

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Ford Maverick 1971 Ford Pinto

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 4,225

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Ford campaign no h-42. Brake fluid may have been contaminatedwith smallamount of gasoline. Could affect rubber component s in braking systemandresult in some deterioration in braking , evidenced by increased pedalefforts and uneven braking. (c orrect by flushing braking system and refillingwith new fluid . )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 1971

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