American Motors HORNET recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1970 to 1976 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 2 |
1970: 1; 1971: 2; 1972: 2; 1973: 2; 1974: 2; 1975: 4; 1976: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
11 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
69V170000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 1969-11-24 (November 24, 1969) · Model years: 1970
NHTSA campaign record ↗70V153000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Reported: 1970-12-28 (December 28, 1970) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V088000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 1971-05-25 (May 25, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V227000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 1971-12-09 (December 9, 1971) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V318000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 1972-12-27 (December 27, 1972) · Model years: 1972, 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V268000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 1972-11-02 (November 2, 1972) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V194000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1974-10-23 (October 23, 1974) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗75V103000 · Suspension
Reported: 1975-05-28 (May 28, 1975) · Model years: 1975
NHTSA campaign record ↗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
NHTSA campaign record ↗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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