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NHTSA Recall 71V045000: Carburetor system (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 215,823 vehicles. It affects 1971 Ford Pinto.

215,823
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1971
owners notified (April 2)
NHTSA campaign71V045000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 6, 1971
Owner notificationApril 2, 1971
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

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.)

Vehicles covered by recall 71V045000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Pinto1971

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.