There have been 12 safety recalls for the American Motors Matador. 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 Matador.
| 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: 1976 American Motors Matador |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Engine cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to blade separation due to vibrations generated during normal operation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 American Motors Matador, 1975 American Motors Matador |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Matador, 1975 Jeep Cherokee, 1975 Jeep Truck, 1975 Jeep Wagoneer |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Matador, 1975 Jeep Cherokee, 1975 Jeep Truck, 1975 Jeep Wagoneer |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 9, 1978 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 411,333 |
| Sep. 14, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 26,559 |
| Jan. 12, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 3,134 |
| Apr. 14, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 5,063 |
| Apr. 14, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 5,063 |
| Sep. 5, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 1,240 |
| Oct. 9, 1973 | Equipment:other:labels | 325 |
| Jul. 2, 1973 | Steering:linkages | 3,921 |
| Dec. 27, 1972 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 270,815 |
| Sep. 25, 1972 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 17,693 |
| Oct. 20, 1971 | Suspension:rear | 8,572 |
| Mar. 24, 1971 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 187 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1976 American Motors Matador | 2 |
| 1975 American Motors Matador | 4 |
| 1974 American Motors Matador | 4 |
| 1973 American Motors Matador | 3 |
| 1972 American Motors Matador | 3 |
| 1971 American Motors Matador | 1 |