Recall 77V226000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Defect in 1978-1978 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,041 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V226000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,041 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES INTERFERENCE MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS AND THE CLUTCH LINKAGE. AS A RESULT OF THIS INTERFERENCE, THE HARNESS MAY BECOME CHAFED BY THE CLUTCH LINKAGE DURING NORMAL CLUTCH OPERATION. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALER WILL ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH LINKAGE AND MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Related Recalls for AMERICAN MOTORS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09E021000 | 1973 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2,790 | |
| 07E064000 | 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 83V119000 | 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 40 | |
| 82V126000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 9,715 | |
| 82V053000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 509 | |
| 81V110000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 15,500 | |
| 81V081000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11,162 | |
| 81V016000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | SEAT BELTS | 742 | |
| 81V007000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 505 | |
| 79V240000 | 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 666 |