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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 2 |
1971: 1; 1972: 3; 1973: 3; 1974: 4; 1975: 4; 1976: 2
Year-by-year records
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
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V188000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1971-10-20 (October 20, 1971) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V237000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
Reported: 1972-09-25 (September 25, 1972) · Model years: 1972, 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V318000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 1972-12-27 (December 27, 1972) · Model years: 1972, 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗73V141000 · Steering:Linkages
Reported: 1973-07-02 (July 2, 1973) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗73V201000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1973-10-09 (October 9, 1973) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V145000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
Reported: 1974-09-05 (September 5, 1974) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V021000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 1976-01-12 (January 12, 1976) · Model years: 1974, 1975
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 ↗75V056000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Reported: 1975-04-14 (April 14, 1975) · Model years: 1975
NHTSA campaign record ↗75V057000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Reported: 1975-04-14 (April 14, 1975) · Model years: 1975
NHTSA campaign record ↗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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