Vehicle recall 71V111000 · June 28, 1971
Ford Maverick and Pinto
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no h-42.BRAKE fluid may have been contaminatedwith smallamount of gasoline.could affect rubber component s in braking systemandresult in some deterioration in braking, evidenced by increased pedalefforts and uneven braking.(c orrect by flushing braking system and refillingwith new fluid .)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V111000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 1971
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 28, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,225
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
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 (1971): 1971
- Ford Pinto (1971): 1971
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