How many recalls does the 1979 Ford Pinto have?

The 1979 Ford Pinto has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1979 Ford Pinto?

The most recent recall was issued on January 9, 1979 and relates to the not entered system.

Is the 1979 Ford Pinto affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1979 Ford Pinto

Transport CanadaCritical

January 9, 1979

NOT ENTERED

At a glance

What can fail

The hair pin clip that holds the brake master cylinder pushrod to the brake pedal pushrod pin may be improperly installed or missing. Without this clip, the pushrod can separate from the brake pedal, causing brake failure.

What the fix does

No remedy description available.

22 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1979005 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

1979 Ford Pinto

1979 Ford Pinto Recalls

1 Recall

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