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American Motors GREMLIN recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

12 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1970 to 1978 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1970
1
1971
1
1972
3
1973
2
1974
1
1975
4
1976
2
1977
1
1978
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19701
19711
19723
19732
19741
19754
19762
19771
19781

1970: 1; 1971: 1; 1972: 3; 1973: 2; 1974: 1; 1975: 4; 1976: 2; 1977: 1; 1978: 1

Year-by-year records

American Motors GREMLIN model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197001Not available
1971010
197203+2
197302-1
197401-1
197504+3
197602-2
197701-1
1978010

Recall history

12 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

70V108000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Reported: 1970-09-09 (September 9, 1970) · Model years: 1970

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71V088000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported: 1971-05-25 (May 25, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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71V227000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Reported: 1971-12-09 (December 9, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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72V216000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Reported: 1972-09-06 (September 6, 1972) · Model years: 1972

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72V318000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 1972-12-27 (December 27, 1972) · Model years: 1972, 1973

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72V268000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Reported: 1972-11-02 (November 2, 1972) · Model years: 1973

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78V048000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Reported: 1978-03-09 (March 9, 1978) · Model years: 1974, 1975, 1976

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.

Remedy: THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.

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75V103000 · Suspension

Reported: 1975-05-28 (May 28, 1975) · Model years: 1975

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75V104000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift

Reported: 1975-05-28 (May 28, 1975) · Model years: 1975

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78V070000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Reported: 1978-04-04 (April 4, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1976

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.

Remedy: DAMAGED HOSES WILL BE REPLACED AND UNDAMAGED HOSES WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED AS NECESSARY.

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77V069000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1977-05-09 (May 9, 1977) · Model years: 1977

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE AN OVERLY LONG PLASTIC SLEEVE AT ITS CARBURETOR END. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLEEVE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE END-FITTING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ACCELERATOR CABLE OF THE PROPER LENGTH, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

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77V226000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Reported: 1977-12-20 (December 20, 1977) · Model years: 1978

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.

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