Vehicle recall 73V015000 · January 24, 1973
1972 Ford Cortina
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no 0-6G.POSSIBILITY that the top hinged tailgate counterbalancetorsionbar retaining bracket may bend and permit the torsion bar to disengage.if this condition occurs the end of the bar will suddenly release downward intothe rear cargo compartment.(correct by inspecting and replacing bracket withnew improved bracket).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MTR CO-OVERSEAS
- Owner notification
- February 27, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Cortina (1972): 1972
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