Wiring: front underhoodRecall 77V-226 · 1978 American Motors Gremlin

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-226 covers 2,041 1978 American Motors Gremlin for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,0411 model

ReportedDec 20, 1977Owners notified Dec 22, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES INTERFERENCE MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS AND THE CLUTCH LINKAGE. AS A RESULT OF THIS INTERFERENCE, THE HARNESS MAY BECOME CHAFED BY THE CLUTCH LINKAGE DURING NORMAL CLUTCH OPERATION. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH LINKAGE AND MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINES ANDFOUR-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE, OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVESERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.

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 Gremlin1978