Recall campaign78V070000
Recall 78V070000: 1975–1976 American Motors Hornet
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Report received
- Apr 4, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 133,593vehicles
- Model years
- 1975–1976
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 high pressure power steering hose may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold. As a result, the heat from the manifold could damage the hose.
Remedy
Damaged hoses will be replaced and undamaged hoses will be properly routed as necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 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.