Recalls for your 1970 American Motors Ambassador

Recalls for 1970 American Motors Ambassador

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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that locking pawl used on bucket seat back may have been producedwith steel of improper specifications.it was determined that locking pawlwould not pass federal motor vehicle safety standard 207.(correct byreplacing with proper type pawl.)

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that lift hook pin could disengage from slot in jack rack bar, orlift hook could disengage from bumper.(correct by replac- ing with newlydesigned jack saddle.)

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2009-04-30
Description
Federal-mogul corporation is recalling 2,790 mechanical fuel pumps, p/no.  M6737 sold under carter and napa brands and p/no.  2m6737 sold under accu-flow and tru-flow brands shipped between august 2008 and march 2009 for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The fuel pump diaphragm rod in certain production runs may have been improperly manufactured.  Improperly manufactured pump diaphragm rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure.

Consequence
Excess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the fuel pump free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 12, 2009.  Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .