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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Maverick (1970-1971): 1971, 1970
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