NHTSA Recall 77V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V114000; Date: Jul. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Pinto
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 642
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect attaching u-nuts used to secure the rear bumper left isolator and bracket assembly. In the event of a rear-end collision, the u-nuts could contact and cut the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the attaching hardware, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; bumper assembly. Consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious passenger injuries could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 1977
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