Recall
American Motors Gremlin — 78V070000
NHTSA ID
78V070000
Make
American Motors
Model
Gremlin
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1978-04-04
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Units Affected
133,593
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.