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  NHTSA Recall 77V226000

NHTSA Campaign Id 77V226000; Date: Dec. 20, 1977

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 American Motors Gremlin

Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 2,041

icon3 Recall Summary:

On the involved vehicles interference may exist between the instrument panel wiring harness and the clutch linkage. As a result of this interference, the harness may become chafed by the clutch linkage during normal clutch operation. This condition could lead to an electrical fire should an electrical shortage occur.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will eliminate any interference between the clutch linkage and main instrument panel harness, without charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines andfour-speed manual transmissions. System: electrical; wiring harness. Consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle fire, occupants could receiveserious personal injuries.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1977

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All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

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