FORD PINTO 1976: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | PINTO | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-09 | 1978-04-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 284000
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM A VEHICLE COLLISION COULDLEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
