NHTSA Recall 73V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V025000; Date: Jan. 5, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Ford Pinto; 1973 Ford Pinto
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 93
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 1973
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