American Motors PACER recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1974 to 1978 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 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
1974: 1; 1975: 3; 1976: 2; 1978: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗75V045000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1975-03-18 (March 18, 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 ↗76V079000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1976-06-01 (June 1, 1976) · Model years: 1976
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V131000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 1979-05-30 (May 30, 1979) · Model years: 1978
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A METALLURGICALLY DEFICIENT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.
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