Vehicle recall 76V134000 · September 7, 1976

1976 Ford Pinto

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

Notes: Ford campaign no 202.POSSIBILITY that the rear seat cushions fail to meetrequirement of FMVSS NO.207.THE cushion frame was found to containcushion-to-underbody attaching brackets that may separate from the seat frameas a result of inadequate spot welds.(correct by inspecting and reworkingseat cushion frame to meet requirements of FMVSS NO.207).passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V134000
Reported to NHTSA: September 7, 1976
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: September 29, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,200
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 76V134000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1976): 1976

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