Recall
American Motors Matador — 77V144000
NHTSA ID
77V144000
Make
American Motors
Model
Matador
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1977-09-14
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Units Affected
26,559
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.