AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR 1976: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V048000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | MATADOR | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-05 | 1978-03-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-03-01 - 1976-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 411333
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE COULD HESITATE AND STALL. SHOULD THIS OCCUR INHAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONALINJURY COULD RESULT.
