NHTSA Recall 78V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V143000; Date: Jun. 19, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Ford Pinto; 1972 Ford Pinto; 1973 Ford Pinto; 1974 Ford Pinto; 1975 Ford Pinto; 1976 Ford Pinto; 1975 Mercury Bobcat; 1976 Mercury Bobcat
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,400,000
Recall Summary:
In the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. This would result in fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. Also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle descripton: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage, in the presence of a source of ignition,could result in a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 1978
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