American Motors Matador Recalls
Vehicle manufacturers issue official American Motors Matador recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official American Motors Matador recall. View listings of American Motors Matador recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.
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Used 1976 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Cars Affected: 411,333
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.
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THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Cars Affected: 26,559
Summary:
ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
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Used 1975 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Cars Affected: 411,333
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.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Cars Affected: 3,134
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Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Cars Affected: 5,063
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Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Cars Affected: 5,063
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Used 1974 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Cars Affected: 411,333
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.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Cars Affected: 3,134
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Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS...
Cars Affected: 1,240
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Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Cars Affected: 325
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Used 1973 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: STEERING:LINKAGES
Cars Affected: 3,921
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Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Cars Affected: 270,815
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Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Cars Affected: 17,693
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Used 1972 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Cars Affected: 270,815
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Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Cars Affected: 17,693
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Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
Cars Affected: 8,572
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Used 1971 American Motors Matador Recalls
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Cars Affected: 187
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