Vehicle recall 78V048000 · March 9, 1978
American 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition.consequences of defect: engine could hesitate and stall. Should this occur inhazardous weather conditions or in heavy traffic, an accident and personalinjury could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 5, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 411,333
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
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 (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
- American Motors Hornet (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
- American Motors Matador (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
- American Motors Pacer (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
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