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  NHTSA Recall 78V048000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V048000; Date: Mar. 9, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1974 American Motors Gremlin 1975 American Motors Gremlin 1976 American Motors Gremlin 1974 American Motors Hornet 1975 American Motors Hornet 1976 American Motors Hornet 1974 American Motors Matador 1975 American Motors Matador 1976 American Motors Matador 1974 American Motors Pacer 1975 American Motors Pacer 1976 American Motors Pacer

Component: Electrical System:ignition:module

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 411,333

icon3 Recall Summary:

The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition. This difficulty may be caused by mechanical or chemical actions at the connector.

icon2 How to Fix:

The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; ignition. Consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall. Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 1978

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All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

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