Recalls › 78V143000

NHTSA recall 78V143000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Ford Pinto and 1 more

Reported Jun 19, 19781,400,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1971 – Jul 1, 1976

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Pinto
197119721973197419751976
Mercury Bobcat
19751976

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.