Vehicle recall 70V134000 · November 10, 1970
1971 Ford Pinto
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that accelerator linkage has interference condition whereaccelerator pedal is depressed beyond half-throttle position.could causeaccelerator to hold and not return to normal position when pedal is released.(correct by modifying where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 70V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 1970
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 4, 1970
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Pinto (1971): 1971
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