1972 AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR Recalls (3)

Campaign:
71V188000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
07/31/1971 - 08/31/1971
Affected:
8,572
Notes:
Possibility that some rivets were omitted during attachment ofrear suspensionlower control arm bracket to body side sill. could result in displacement ofaxle and rear suspension, andpossibile damage to drive train and otherunderbody component s.(correct by inspecting and replacing rivets or boltswherenecessary.)

Campaign:
72V237000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Manufactured:
01/31/1972 - 07/31/1972
Affected:
17,693
Notes:
American motors campaign no hedrest.possibility that headrest on models withindividual seats do not consistently comply with rear-impact, energy-absorbingrequirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.201.(correct byinspecting and installing rubber grommets to allow softer flexing of headrest.)

Campaign:
72V318000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
10/31/1971 - 10/31/1972
Affected:
270,815
Notes:
American motor campaign no pednit.possibility that brake pedal link wassecured with incorrect fastener.if nut is not specified type, it may possiblywork loose permitting link to separate from brake pedal.condition couldresult in loss of breaking action.(correct by inspecting and installingcorrect nut where necessary).

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