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Safety Recalls of American Motors Pacer Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the American Motors Pacer. 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 Pacer.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V131000; May. 30, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 American Motors Pacer

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Recall Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a metallurgically deficient lower control arm ball joint assembly. ... 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 #: 76V079000; Jun. 1, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 American Motors Pacer

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Recall Summary: ... 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 #: 75V045000; Mar. 18, 1975

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 American Motors Pacer

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of American Motors Pacer Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
May. 30, 1979	Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint	9,650
Mar. 9, 1978	Electrical System:ignition:module	411,333
Jun. 1, 1976	Seats:front Assembly:recliner	20,277
May. 28, 1975	Equipment:mechanical:jacks	909
Mar. 18, 1975	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings	13,676

Table 2. Recall Statistics of American Motors Pacer Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1978 American Motors Pacer	1
1976 American Motors Pacer	2
1975 American Motors Pacer	3
1974 American Motors Pacer	1