NHTSA Recall 78V069000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V069000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Ford Pinto; 1976 Mercury Bobcat
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 284,000
Recall Summary:
In the event of a frontal impact, fuel leakage may occur at the fuel line to fuel pump connection in the engine compartment. These vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a pair of front bumper bracket extension plates to supply added protection for this fuel line connection.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel line to fuel pump connection. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage resulting from a vehicle collision couldlead to a vehicle fire and injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1978
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