1975 AMERICAN MOTORS HORNET Recalls (4)

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.

Campaign:
75V103000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
918
Notes:
American motors campaign no bramnut.possibility that the front suspensionlower control arm strut rod bushing retaining nuts are of sub-standard quality.(correct by inspecting and replacing strut rod bushing nuts).

Campaign:
75V104000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Equipment:mechanical:jacks
Affected:
909
Notes:
American motors campaign no jack.possibility that the jack assembly does notmeet the minimum stability requirements under load in raised position.(correct by replacing jack assembly with one of known capability).

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