Does the 1976 American Motors Hornet have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1976 American Motors Hornet recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a American Motors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 American Motors Hornet?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1976 American Motors Hornet recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1976 American Motors Hornet. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your American Motors been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Motors dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1976 American Motors Hornet recalls, newest first

April 4, 1978NHTSA 78V070000133,593 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 9, 1978NHTSA 78V048000411,333 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 American Motors Hornet were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other American Motors Hornet years

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Questions

Does the 1976 American Motors Hornet have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1976 American Motors Hornet recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a American Motors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 American Motors Hornet?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.