Recalls for 1973 American Motors Hornet

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2 total recalls found.
All American Motors Recalls
1974 AMC Hornet

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1974 AMC Hornet

I hate to admit I owned this, my wife is still mad about buying this car. Admittedly we got rid of it quickly (not soon enough according to her!) I thought it would be cheap transportation, a second car, back in 1981. Turned out to be a total pain. No wonder AMC cars didn't do well in the market.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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American motor campaign no pednit. Possibility that brake pedal link wassecured with incorrect fastener. If nut is not specified type, it may possiblywork loose permitting link to separate from brake pedal. Condition couldresult in loss of breaking action. (correct by inspecting and installingcorrect nut where necessary)

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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American motors campaign no s. (equipped with manual disc brakes). Possibility that master brake cylinder was assembled with snap ring onincorrect side of push rod retainer. Condition could possibly result in pushrod coming out of master cylinder and loss of brakes. (correct by inspectingand installing snap ring properly where necessary. )