Recall campaign78V048000
Recall 78V048000: 1974–1976 American Motors Hornet
Electrical system › Ignition › Module
- Report received
- Mar 9, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 411,333vehicles
- Model years
- 1974–1976
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
The two-wire connector will be modified by the dealer by cutting and solder-splicing the wires.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1974 American Motors Hornet0 complaints
- 1975 American Motors Hornet0 complaints
- 1976 American Motors Hornet0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.