American Motors Gremlin, Hornet, Matador, Pacer (1974-1976): Electrical system
Recall 78V048000 · Mar 9, 1978 · Chrysler Corporation
411,333
vehicles affected
411,333
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 78V048000
- Date
- Mar 9, 1978
- Maker
- Chrysler Corporation
- Units affected
- 411,333
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Module
- Model years
- 1974-1976
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| American Motors | Gremlin | 1974-1976 |
| American Motors | Hornet | 1974-1976 |
| American Motors | Matador | 1974-1976 |
| American Motors | Pacer | 1974-1976 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 78V048000?
4 models: American Motors Gremlin (1974-1976), American Motors Hornet (1974-1976), American Motors Matador (1974-1976) and 1 more, about 411,333 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 78V048000?
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.