American Motors Gremlin 1975

Model Gremlin made in 1975 by American Motors got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and fuel system, other.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
78V048000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1974 to 01/01/1976V (Vehicle)41133306/05/1978ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/09/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall. should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
75V104000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)90906/17/1975MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/28/197510/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesAmerican motors campaign no jack.possibility that the jack assembly does notmeet the minimum stability requirements under load in raised position.(correct by replacing jack assembly with one of known capability).
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 .
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
78V070000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1975 to 01/01/1976V (Vehicle)13359306/14/1978ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/04/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDamaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment. personal injury could result.
SUSPENSION
75V103000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)91806/17/1975MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/28/197510/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesAmerican motors campaign no bramnut.possibility that the front suspensionlower control arm strut rod bushing retaining nuts are of sub-standard quality.(correct by inspecting and replacing strut rod bushing nuts).