Vehicle recall 76V079000 · June 1, 1976

1976 American Motors Pacer

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

Notes: American motors campaign no tb 12.POSSIBILITY that the rivet securing therear seat back latch lever to the seat back hinge arm has a shallow stakingimpression.if this condition exists, during the forward pull center ofgravity load test of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, seatingsystems.the rivet could pull through the hinge and release the latch.(correct by inspecting and adding two tack welds on the staked end of the rivetwhere necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V079000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1976
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 23, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 20,277
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 76V079000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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American Motors Pacer (1976): 1976

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