American Motors Gremlin 1972

Model Gremlin made in 1972 by American Motors got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
72V216000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1972 to 06/01/1972V (Vehicle)366410/18/1972MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/06/197210/12/1979
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NotesAmerican motor campaign no gremlamd.possibility that park and turn signallamp does not comply with photometric requirements of federal motor vehiclesafety standard no.108.(correct by inspecting and replacing assemblieswhere necessary.)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09E021000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)279005/12/2009MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/30/200904/30/2009
Defect SummaryFederal-mogul corporation is recalling 2,790 mechanical fuel pumps, p/no. m6737 sold under carter and napa brands and p/no. 2m6737 sold under accu-flow and tru-flow brands shipped between august 2008 and march 2009 for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm rod in certain production runs may have been improperly manufactured. improperly manufactured pump diaphragm rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure.
Consequence SummaryExcess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall began on may 12, 2009. owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
71V227000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1971 to 11/01/1971V (Vehicle)26412/17/1971MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/09/197110/12/1979
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NotesAmerican motor campaign no brambolt.possibility that disc br ake caliperattaching bolts used were other than ones specifie d.failure of bolts couldcause brake caliper to become detac hed from steering knuckle.(correct byinspecting and replaci ng with proper bolts.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
72V318000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1971 to 11/01/1972V (Vehicle)27081501/29/1973MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/197210/12/1979
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NotesAmerican motor campaign no pednit.possibility that brake pedal link wassecured with incorrect fastener.if nut is not specified type, it may possiblywork loose permitting link to separate from brake pedal.condition couldresult in loss of breaking action.(correct by inspecting and installingcorrect nut where necessary).