Vehicle recall 77V114000 · July 28, 1977
1977 Ford Pinto
The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect attaching u-nuts used to secure the rear bumper left isolator and bracket assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect attaching u-nuts used to secure the rear bumper left isolator and bracket assembly. In the event of a rear-end collision, the u-nuts could contact and cut the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the attaching hardware, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; bumper assembly.consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious passenger injuries could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 1977
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 19, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 642
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
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 (1977): 1977
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