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7 Active Safety Recalls

1976 Ford Pinto Recall

Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.

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Active Safety Recalls (7)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1976 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.

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).

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Ref #1977-188 Campaign : N/D
1978-03-20 17 949 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FAILED THE 30 M.P.H. FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST SPECIFIED BY SAFETY STANDARD 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND COULD EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION THAT WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

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).

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Ref #1976-120 Campaign : N/D
1976-10-27 20 167 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINES. THE 2.3 LITRE ENGINE IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE AT THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TUBE TO THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER. FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY FUEL ODOURS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1976-116 Campaign : N/D
1976-10-14 522 units

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Issue Description

REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY CUSHION-TO-UNDERBODY ATTACHING BRACKETS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS, SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 207.

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).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1976-097 Campaign : N/D
1976-08-24 234 units

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Issue Description

LATCH STRIKER TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME SCREWS WERE IMPROPERLY PROCESSED AND ARE SUBJECT TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT FRACTURE AND THUS WILL NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.207-ANCHORAGE OF SEATS.

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).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1976-057 Campaign : N/D
1976-04-27 29 854 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

CERTAIN 1976 MODEL FORD AND LINCOLN-MERCURY VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ACCELERATOR CABLES THAT INCORPORATE A STAMPED FITTING AT THE DASH PANEL ATTACHMENT LOCATION. THE SUSPECT CABLE ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN FITTINGS IN WHICH THE BUSING SHOULDER RETAINING BEAD IS OVER SIZED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE BUSHING TO DISLODGE DURING FULL ACCELERATION. A DISLODGED BUSHING COULD HOLD THE CARBURETOR AT A HALF-OPEN THROTTLE POSITION.

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).

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Ref #1975-122 Campaign : N/D
1975-12-16 102 units

Tires

Issue Description

VEHICLES PRODUCED DURING THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1974 THROUGH OCTOBER 1975 AND EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GOODYEAR BR70-13 STEELGARD RAISED WHITE LETTER TIRES. TIRES MAY DEVELOP TREAD SEPARATION. (REF: GOOODYEAR TIRE RECALL S3344-5-7)

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (tires) 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).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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