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Recall 1977044 — Ford Pinto – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1977044 — FORD PINTO

Transport CanadaCritical

August 9, 1977

1977 FORD PINTOTransport Canada Recall #1977044

NOT ENTERED

The official notice

Defect

VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR BUMPER LEFT ISOLATOR TO THE FRAME. THESE NUTS COULD CONTACT AND PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

28 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1977 FORD PINTO

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