Vehicle speed controlRecall 70V-134 · 1971 Ford Pinto
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 70V-134 covers 26,000 1971 Ford Pinto for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT ACCELERATOR LINKAGE HAS INTERFERENCE CONDITION WHEREACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BEYOND HALF-THROTTLE POSITION.COULD CAUSEACCELERATOR TO HOLD AND NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED.(CORRECT BY MODIFYING WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 model
Vehicles in this recall
Built to October 1, 1970. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.