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Transport Canada Vehicles

1976 Ford Pinto Recall

Issued March 20, 1978
Issue
Hazard description
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FAILED THE 30 M.P.H. FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST SPECIFIED BY SAFETY STANDARD 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND COULD EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION THAT WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.
Vehicle
FORD PINTO