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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.

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.