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NHTSA Recall 77V146000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 290,000 vehicles. It affects 1977 Ford Granada.

290,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1977
owners notified (November 21)
NHTSA campaign77V146000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Report receivedSeptember 15, 1977
Owner notificationNovember 21, 1977
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

The fuel filler caps on the involved vehicles may fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a rear-end collision, fuel leakage may occur.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Owner will be sent an improved fuel filler cap to replace the defective cap. Owner may install it himself, or have it installed by dealer, without charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bumper guards.system: fuel; fuel filler caps.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, following a vehicle impact, could lead toa fire and serious injury to passengers.

Vehicles covered by recall 77V146000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Granada1977

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.