FORD PINTO 1973: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | PINTO | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-03-20 | 1973-03-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-02-01 - 1973-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8E.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING RING FOR SECURING THE FUELSENDING UNIT TO THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, THE SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE FLANGE GASKET COULD BE LESSENED ANDFUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY INSTALL ANDTIGHTEN'.
