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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