Vehicle recall 73V025000 · January 5, 1973
1972-1973 Ford Pinto
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no h-7A.POSSIBILITY that the trailer hitch may cause flexing ofthe rear bumper hangers and the sheet metal at the hitch attaching pointsresulting in cracking of the metal and hangers.continued usage couldeventually cause separation of the bumperand hitch assembly from the vehicle.correct by inspecting andreplace with new design hitch.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 19, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 93
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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