Vehicle recall 77V226000 · December 20, 1977

1978 American Motors Gremlin

On the involved vehicles interference may exist between the instrument panel wiring harness and the clutch linkage.

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

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealer will eliminate any interference between the clutch linkage and main instrument panel harness, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines andfour-speed manual transmissions.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle fire, occupants could receiveserious personal injuries.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V226000
Reported to NHTSA: December 20, 1977
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 22, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,041
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 77V226000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

American Motors Gremlin (1978): 1978

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