There have been 12 safety recalls for the American Motors Gremlin. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the American Motors Gremlin.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Gremlin, 1976 American Motors Gremlin, 1975 American Motors Hornet, 1976 American Motors Hornet |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 American Motors Gremlin |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 American Motors Gremlin |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, the accelerator cable may have an overly long plastic sleeve at its carburetor end. This could allow the sleeve to become stuck in the end-fitting when the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor. This would cause the throttle to stick in the open position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Gremlin, 1975 American Motors Hornet, 1975 American Motors Pacer |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 4, 1978 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 133,593 |
| Mar. 9, 1978 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 411,333 |
| Dec. 20, 1977 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 2,041 |
| May. 9, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,085 |
| May. 28, 1975 | Suspension | 918 |
| May. 28, 1975 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 909 |
| Dec. 27, 1972 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 270,815 |
| Nov. 2, 1972 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,040 |
| Sep. 6, 1972 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 3,664 |
| Dec. 9, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 264 |
| May. 25, 1971 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 19,111 |
| Sep. 9, 1970 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 2,498 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1978 American Motors Gremlin | 1 |
| 1977 American Motors Gremlin | 1 |
| 1976 American Motors Gremlin | 2 |
| 1975 American Motors Gremlin | 4 |
| 1974 American Motors Gremlin | 1 |
| 1973 American Motors Gremlin | 2 |
| 1972 American Motors Gremlin | 3 |
| 1971 American Motors Gremlin | 1 |
| 1970 American Motors Gremlin | 1 |