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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

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

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