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  NHTSA Recall 73V058000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V058000; Date: Mar. 12, 1973

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Ford Pinto

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 55

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Ford campaign no h-8e. Possibility that the locking ring for securing the fuelsending unit to the fuel tank may not be fully engaged. If this conditionexists, the sealing pressure against the flange gasket could be lessened andfuel leakage may result. (correct by inspecting and properly install andtighten).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1973

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All recalls of Ford vehicles.

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