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  NHTSA Recall 73V015000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V015000; Date: Jan. 24, 1973

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Ford Cortina

Component: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments

Manufactured by: Ford Mtr Co-overseas

Affected Units:: 165

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Ford campaign no 0-6g. Possibility that the top hinged tailgate counterbalancetorsionbar retaining bracket may bend and permit the torsion bar to disengage. If this condition occurs the end of the bar will suddenly release downward intothe rear cargo compartment. (correct by inspecting and replacing bracket withnew improved bracket).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 1973

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