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Vehicle recall 71V018000 · February 16, 1971

1970-1971 Ford Maverick

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes
Ford campaign no h-79.POSSIBILITY that firestone tires, SIZE6.45 x 14,may develop air leaks at sidewall.such leaks c ould result in relativelyrapid loss of inflation pressure whi ch might adversely affect vehiclehandling.(correct by repla cing tires where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
71V018000
Reported to NHTSA
February 16, 1971
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
February 5, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected
41,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Tires › Sidewall
Recall 71V018000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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