Recall 79V012000: 1979 Ford Pinto and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 9, 1979

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

450vehicles

Model years

1979

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

Some of the involved vehicles do not have the hair pin clip used to retain the pushrod to the brake pedal pushrod pin installed. If this clip is missing, the pushrod may become disengaged from the brake pedal pushrod pin.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect vehicles for the presence of this hair pin clip and, if necessary, any missing parts will be installed at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

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

• 1979 Ford Pinto0 complaints
• 1979 Mercury Bobcat0 complaints