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1974 Ford Pinto Recall

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Active Safety 1974 Ford Pinto Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1974 Ford Pinto in Canada.

Ref #1978-057 Campaign : N/D
1978-07-07 107 062 units

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Issue Description

2 DOOR SEDANS AND 3 DOOR TYPE VEHICLES. NO STATION WAGONS ARE INVOLVED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILLER PIPE AND SEAL AND WILL INSTALL A HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC SHIELD ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK TO INCREASE THE RESISTANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM TO FUEL LEAKAGE AS A RESULT OF REAR-END COLLISIONS.

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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-144 Campaign : N/D
1978-01-26 5 298 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH INADEQUATE CLAMPING OF THE STEERING COUPLING FLANGE TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. THIS CONDITION MAY CUASE FLANGE SPLINE WEAR AND PROGRESSIVE LOOSENESS WHICH COULD PROGRESS UNTIL FLANGE SLIPPAGE OCCURS AND STEERING CONTROL IS LOST.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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