Recalls for your 1975 American Motors Hornet

Recalls for 1975 American Motors Hornet

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4 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall.  Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.  As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment.  Personal injury could result.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
American motors campaign no bramnut.possibility that the front suspensionlower control arm strut rod bushing retaining nuts are of sub-standard quality.(correct by inspecting and replacing strut rod bushing nuts).

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
American motors campaign no jack.possibility that the jack assembly does notmeet the minimum stability requirements under load in raised position.(correct by replacing jack assembly with one of known capability).