American Motors 1978 Electrical System recall
Recalled December 20, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V226000 · American Motors
Remedy
DEALER WILL ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH LINKAGE AND MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
2,041 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH LINKAGE AND MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
American Motors GREMLIN
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →