FORD PINTO 1972: TRAILER HITCHES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V025000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | PINTO | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-02-19 | 1973-01-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1971-08-01 - 1973-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 93
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-7A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRAILER HITCH MAY CAUSE FLEXING OFTHE REAR BUMPER HANGERS AND THE SHEET METAL AT THE HITCH ATTACHING POINTSRESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE METAL AND HANGERS.CONTINUED USAGE COULDEVENTUALLY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE BUMPERAND HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACE WITH NEW DESIGN HITCH.
