NHTSA Recall 76V021000

NHTSA Campaign Id 76V021000; Date: Jan. 12, 1976

Recalled Vehicles:

1974 American Motors Matador;  1975 American Motors Matador

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 3,134

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

American motors campaign no matstop. Possibility that the power brake boostermay separate due to the lack of a full crimp overlap of the power brake boostersection shells. If this condition exists, separation may occur during anapplication of high pedal force such as a panic stop,resulting in loss ofbrakes. (correct by inspecting and replacing booster where necessary).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1976

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.