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Safety Recalls of American Motors Hornet Vehicles

There have been 11 safety recalls for the American Motors Hornet. 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 Hornet.

NHTSA Recall #: 78V070000; Apr. 4, 1978

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V048000; Mar. 9, 1978

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 75V104000; May. 28, 1975

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Gremlin, 1975 American Motors Hornet, 1975 American Motors Pacer

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 75V103000; May. 28, 1975

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Gremlin, 1975 American Motors Hornet

Component: SUSPENSION

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 74V194000; Oct. 23, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 American Motors Hornet, 1974 American Motors Hornet Sportabout

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of American Motors Hornet Vehicles

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
May. 28, 1975	Equipment:mechanical:jacks	909
May. 28, 1975	Suspension	918
Oct. 23, 1974	Equipment:other:labels	4,719
Dec. 27, 1972	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages	270,815
Nov. 2, 1972	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder	1,040
Dec. 9, 1971	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper	264
May. 25, 1971	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch	19,111
Dec. 28, 1970	Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting	5,704
Nov. 24, 1969	Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch	3,502

Table 2. Recall Statistics of American Motors Hornet Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1976 American Motors Hornet	2
1975 American Motors Hornet	4
1974 American Motors Hornet	2
1973 American Motors Hornet	2
1972 American Motors Hornet	2
1971 American Motors Hornet	2
1970 American Motors Hornet	1