NHTSA Recall 76V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V140000; Date: Sep. 14, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Mustang; 1977 Ford Pinto; 1977 Mercury Bobcat
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 18,000
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no 203. Vehicles equipped with 2. 3 litre engines and holleymodel 5200 carburetors. Possibility a power valve restrictor cross drillingplug installed at base of the carburetor fuel bowl may loosen or dislodgebecause of inadequate staking. A loose or missing plug would permit spillageof gasoline and cause an accumulation of underhood fuel vapors and thepotential for underhood fire. (correct by inspecting and applying epoxy sealerover plug and surroundings area of the fuel bowl). Passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 1976
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