Ford Mustang, Pinto: Not Entered

Affects Ford Mustang, Pinto · 1977 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINES AND HOLLEY MODEL 5200 CARBURETORS. THE POWER VALVE RESTRICTOR CROSS DRILLING PLUG INSTALLED AT THE BASE OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL MAY LOOSEN OR DISLODGE CAUSING ACCUMULATION OF UNDERHOOD FUEL VAPOURS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational