1976 AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR

2 recalls — 0 complaints

78V048000 Mar 9, 1978
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
411,333 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
77V144000 Sep 14, 1977
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
26,559 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR across all model years (1971–1976).

18 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR — Year by Year

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1976 (current) 2 0
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1973 3 0 View
1972 3 0 View
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