Power assist: vacuumRecall 76V-021 · 1974–1975 American Motors Matador
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 76V-021 covers 3,134 1974–1975 American Motors Matador for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AMERICAN MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO MATSTOP.POSSIBILITY THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTERMAY SEPARATE DUE TO THE LACK OF A FULL CRIMP OVERLAP OF THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTERSECTION SHELLS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, SEPARATION MAY OCCUR DURING ANAPPLICATION OF HIGH PEDAL FORCE SUCH AS A PANIC STOP,RESULTING IN LOSS OFBRAKES.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BOOSTER WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.