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American Motors MATADOR 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: 1971 to 1976 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.

1971
1
1972
3
1973
3
1974
4
1975
4
1976
2
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19711
19723
19733
19744
19754
19762

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

Year-by-year records

American Motors MATADOR model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197101Not available
197203+2
1973030
197404+1
1975040
197602-2

Recall history

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

71V038000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer

Reported: 1971-03-24 (March 24, 1971) · Model years: 1971

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71V188000 · Suspension:Rear

Reported: 1971-10-20 (October 20, 1971) · Model years: 1972

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72V237000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Reported: 1972-09-25 (September 25, 1972) · Model years: 1972, 1973

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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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73V141000 · Steering:Linkages

Reported: 1973-07-02 (July 2, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V201000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1973-10-09 (October 9, 1973) · Model years: 1974

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74V145000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum

Reported: 1974-09-05 (September 5, 1974) · Model years: 1974

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76V021000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Reported: 1976-01-12 (January 12, 1976) · Model years: 1974, 1975

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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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75V056000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Reported: 1975-04-14 (April 14, 1975) · Model years: 1975

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75V057000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Reported: 1975-04-14 (April 14, 1975) · Model years: 1975

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77V144000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Reported: 1977-09-14 (September 14, 1977) · Model years: 1976

ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.

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