Recalls for your 1975 American Motors Matador

Recalls for 1975 American Motors Matador

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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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
American motor campaign no tb5, fuelplug campaign.equipped with 360/401 4vcarburetor.possibility that the carburetor fuel inlet plug may becomedislodged.if this occurs, loss of fuel and possibility of fire may result.(correct by inspection and installing new plug with exopy sealer.)

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
American motors campaign no tb5, fuelplug campaign.equipped with 360/401 4vcarburetor.possibility that carburetor wash manufactured with an impropersecondary throttle stop lever, which may cause throttle to hang-up.thiscondition if it exists could result in vehicle accelerating to an excessivespeed.(correct by inspecting and installing a newly designed secondarythrottle lockout lever).

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
American motors campaign no matstop.possibility that the power brake boostermay separate due to the lack of a full crimp overlap of the power brake boostersection shells.if this condition exists, separation may occur during anapplication of high pedal force such as a panic stop,resulting in loss ofbrakes.(correct by inspecting and replacing booster where necessary).