How many recalls does the 1971 American Motors Matador have?

The 1971 American Motors Matador has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 American Motors Matador has an open recall?

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1971 American Motors Matador Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 American Motors Matador has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 187 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 71V038000 1971-03-24 187 affected

Defect

AMERICAN MOTORS SERVICE BULLETIN NO TB1-7100.POSSIBILITY THA T JACK LIFT HOOKASSEMBLY COULD BE MALFORMED CAUSING IT TO DIS ENGAGE FROM BUMPER.(CORRECT BYREPLACING JACK WHERE NECESSAR Y.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 American Motors Matador as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.