Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 71V-045 · 1971 Ford Pinto
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-045 covers 215,823 1971 Ford Pinto for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V045000 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.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-74.POSSIBILITY THAT ENGINE BACKFIRE MAY I GNITEACCUMULATED FUEL VAPORS IN AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, CREATIN G POSSIBILITY OF FIREDAMAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.(CORRECTBY MODIFYING.)
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 from August 1, 1970 to March 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.