1972 Ford Pinto Recalls

3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1972 Ford Pinto.

NHTSA Recall 78V143000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Recall date: 1978-06-19

Defect Summary

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.

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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.

NHTSA Recall 73V025000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Recall date: 1973-01-05

Defect Summary

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Remedy

NHTSA Recall 71V216000

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Recall date: 1971-11-22

Defect Summary

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Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.