American Motors Pacer 1976

Model Pacer made in 1976 by American Motors got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seats.

Model 1976

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.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
76V079000CHRYSLER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)2027707/23/1976MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/01/197610/12/1979571207
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesAmerican motors campaign no tb 12.possibility that the rivet securing therear seat back latch lever to the seat back hinge arm has a shallow stakingimpression.if this condition exists, during the forward pull center ofgravity load test of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, seatingsystems.the rivet could pull through the hinge and release the latch.(correct by inspecting and adding two tack welds on the staked end of the rivetwhere necessary).