Make : FORD | Model : PINTO | Year : 1974 |
Build Dates : 19730801 - 19731001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V022000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780426 | Date Received by ODI: 19780130 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 60000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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