American Motors Matador 1974

Model Matador made in 1974 by American Motors got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Matador year 1974

Recalls

Model 1974

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
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.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
73V201000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1973 to 08/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	325	10/30/1973	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/09/1973	10/12/1979
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Corrective Summary
Notes	American motors campaign no n/a.tire air pressure sticker on inner side ofthe glove compartment door did not indicate the tire pressure and tire size ofthe tires on vehicle, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no.110.(correct by placing a revisedtire pressure sticker in glove compartment).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
74V145000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION		V (Vehicle)	1240	09/24/1974	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/05/1974	10/12/1979
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Notes	Possibility that the wheels used on vehicles equipped with heavy duty fleetpackage were not suitable for the application due to cap screws which retainthe brake drum to the hub.(correct by inspecting and replacing small capscrews which retain the brake drum to the hub with speed nuts on wheelmounting stud).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
76V021000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION		V (Vehicle)	3134	04/07/1976	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	01/12/1976	10/12/1979
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Notes	American motors campaign no matstop.possibility that the power brake boostermay separate due to the lack of a full crimp overlap of the power brake boostersection shells.if this condition exists, separation may occur during anapplication of high pedal force such as a panic stop,resulting in loss ofbrakes.(correct by inspecting and replacing booster where necessary).