Recall 77V114000: 1977 Ford Pinto

Report received

Jul 28, 1977

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

642vehicles

Model years

1977

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 Ford Pinto0 complaints