Front assembly: reclinerRecall 76V-079 · 1976 American Motors Pacer

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 76V-079 covers 20,277 1976 American Motors Pacer for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1976.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected20,2771 model

ReportedJun 1, 1976Owners notified Jul 23, 1976

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 76V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

AMERICAN MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO TB 12.POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVET SECURING THEREAR SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER TO THE SEAT BACK HINGE ARM HAS A SHALLOW STAKINGIMPRESSION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, DURING THE FORWARD PULL CENTER OFGRAVITY LOAD TEST OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, SEATINGSYSTEMS.THE RIVET COULD PULL THROUGH THE HINGE AND RELEASE THE LATCH.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ADDING TWO TACK WELDS ON THE STAKED END OF THE RIVETWHERE NECESSARY).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

American Motors Pacer1976