NHTSA Recall 76V170000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 372,584 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Mustang.
| NHTSA campaign | 76V170000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 29, 1976 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 1976 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Ford motor campaign no 209.possibility that vehicles equipped with 2.3litre engines may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting thefuel tube to the carburetor fuel filter.fuel leakage may be caused by acombination of factors, including fuel tube misalignment, improper hoseclamping and a change to a less flexible, double braided hose.fuel odors mayprovide warning to drivers.should leakage occur, a potential exists for theoccurance of an underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuelhose, clamp and alignment of fuel tube when necessary).passenger vehicle.
Vehicles covered by recall 76V170000
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.