Vehicle recall 76V100000 · July 8, 1976

1976 Panther J72

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

Notes: Panther weswinds campaign no n/a.possibility of insufficient clearance of abody mounting frame bolt located over fuel tank, which could penetrate tankupon impact during an accident.if this condition exists, leakage of fuelcould result in a fire.in this condition vehicles fail to conform to FMVSSNO.301.(correct by inspecting and recessing tank 3/8" directly overmounting bolt).passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V100000
Reported to NHTSA: July 8, 1976
Filed by: PANTHER WESTWINDS LTD.
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 76V100000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Panther J72 (1976): 1976

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