Recall
Ford Pinto — 78V022000
NHTSA ID
78V022000
Make
Ford
Model
Pinto
Years Affected
1974
Recall Date
1978-01-30
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
60,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE ASSEMBLY.