American Motors Matador recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the American Motors Matador in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest American Motors Matador recalls
- Mar 9, 197878V048000Electrical system411,333 vehiclesAmerican Motors Gremlin, Hornet and 2 more models
The electronic ignition system sensor circuit contains a two-wire connector which could cause difficulty in the engine ignition.
- Sep 14, 197777V144000Engine and engine cooling26,559 vehicles1976 American Motors Matador
Engine cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to blade separation due to vibrations generated during normal operation.
- Jan 12, 197676V021000Service brakes, hydraulic3,134 vehicles1974-1975 American Motors Matador
- Apr 14, 197575V057000Fuel system, gasoline5,063 vehiclesJeep Cherokee, American Motors Matador and 2 more models
- Apr 14, 197575V056000Fuel system, gasoline5,063 vehiclesJeep Cherokee, American Motors Matador and 2 more models
- Sep 5, 197474V145000Service brakes, hydraulic1,240 vehiclesAmerican Motors Ambassador and Matador
- Oct 9, 197373V201000Equipment325 vehicles1974 American Motors Matador
- Jul 2, 197373V141000Steering3,921 vehiclesAmerican Motors Ambassador and Matador
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