American Motors Hornet 1976
Model Hornet made in 1976 by American Motors got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
Model 1976
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V048000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1974 to 01/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 411333 | 06/05/1978 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V070000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1975 to 01/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 133593 | 06/14/1978 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/04/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||