American Motors Gremlin 1978

Model Gremlin made in 1978 by American Motors got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
77V226000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)204112/22/1977MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/20/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles interference may exist between the instrument panel wiring harness and the clutch linkage. as a result of this interference, the harness may become chafed by the clutch linkage during normal clutch operation. this condition could lead to an electrical fire should an electrical shortage occur.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will eliminate any interference between the clutch linkage and main instrument panel harness, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines andfour-speed manual transmissions.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle fire, occupants could receiveserious personal injuries.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may 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.
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 .