1976 AMERICAN MOTORS HORNET Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V048000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:: 02/28/1974 - 12/31/1975
Affected:: 411,333
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Campaign:: 78V070000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:: 07/31/1975 - 12/31/1975
Affected:: 133,593
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.