Recall
Ford Pinto — 77V114000
NHTSA ID
77V114000
Make
Ford
Model
Pinto
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1977-07-28
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Units Affected
642
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.