Vehicle recall 78V070000 · April 4, 1978
American Motors Gremlin and Hornet
The high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; power steering hose.consequences of defect: hose damage could cause the hose to leak power steeringfluid onto the hot manifold, leading to smoke and, possibly, fire in the enginecompartment. Personal injury could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V070000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 1978
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 14, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133,593
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
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 (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
- American Motors Hornet (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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