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Safety recall · 76V134000

Seats: recliner Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 7, 1976. It covers about 5,200 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V134000
Reported
Sep 7, 1976
Vehicles
5,200
Area
Seats & seat belts

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V134000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1976 Ford Pinto07F

Questions

Is the 76V134000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V134000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V134000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 7, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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