Ford Pinto 1974
Model Pinto made in 1974 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and steering.
Model 1974
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V143000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1971 to 07/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 1400000 | 08/22/1978 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V022000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1973 to 10/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 04/26/1978 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/30/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some of the involved vehicles the steering coupling flange may have been improperly assembled and could loosen during normal vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering coupling flange assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering coupling flange.consequences of defect: as a result, the steering coupling flange could slip onthe steering input shaft without prior warning. this could result in loss ofsteering control and an accident.note: steering flange slippage is most likely to occur under high steeringeffort conditions. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP78025 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/07/1978 | 01/23/1978 | FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
| Fuel tank fires | ||||||