TiresRecall 77V-064 · 1977 Ford Pinto
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-064 covers 46 1977 Ford Pinto for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THESE LIGHT TRUCKS WERE INCORRECTLY CLASSIFIED AS PASSENGER VEHICLES AND WERE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE "A" INSTEAD OF LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES. THIS COULD LEAD TO INADVERTENT VEHICLE OVERLOADING.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE LOAD RANGE "A" WITH THE PROPER LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERLOADING OF TIRES COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR,POSSIBLY LEADING TO TIRE FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT UNTIL THE PROPER TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE,THE CARGO PAYLOAD SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 200 LBS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.