14
recalls
The American Motors Ambassador has 14 recalls covering 343,328 vehicles as reported; model year 1973 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 1973: 3
Units affected
343K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the American Motors Ambassador by component
- Seats3 · 25K units
- Vehicle speed control3 · 730 units
- Equipment2 · 15K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 272K units
- Steering2 · 21K units
- Seat belts1 · 1,048 units
- Suspension1 · 8,572 units
American Motors Ambassador recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1974 American Motors Ambassador recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1974 American Motors Ambassador. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the American Motors Ambassador have?
14 recalls cover the American Motors Ambassador, for 343,328 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seats (3 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.