NHTSA Recall 77V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V064000; Date: May. 2, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Pinto
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 46
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". These light trucks were incorrectly classified as passenger vehicles and were equipped with load range "a" instead of load range "b" tires. This could lead to inadvertent vehicle overloading.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace load range "a" with the proper load range "b" tires, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: tires. Consequences of defect: overloading of tires could cause abnormal wear,possibly leading to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. Note: it is recommended that until the proper tires are mounted on the vehicle,the cargo payload should be limited to 200 lbs.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 1977
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