FORD PINTO 1977: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | PINTO | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-08-19 | 1977-07-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 642
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT ATTACHING U-NUTS USED TO SECURE THE REAR BUMPER LEFT ISOLATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR-END COLLISION, THE U-NUTS COULD CONTACT AND CUT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ATTACHING HARDWARE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BUMPER ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FUEL LEAKAGE OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PASSENGER INJURIES COULD RESULT.
