Storage: tank assemblyRecall 73V-058 · 1973 Ford Pinto
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 73V-058 covers 55 1973 Ford Pinto for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8E.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING RING FOR SECURING THE FUELSENDING UNIT TO THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, THE SEALING PRESSURE AGAINST THE FLANGE GASKET COULD BE LESSENED ANDFUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY INSTALL ANDTIGHTEN).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1973 to February 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.