How many recalls does the 1976 American Motors Pacer have?

The 1976 American Motors Pacer has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1976 American Motors Pacer has an open recall?

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1976 American Motors Pacer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 American Motors Pacer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 431,610 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78V048000 1978-03-09 411,333 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.

SEATS 76V079000 1976-06-01 20,277 affected

Defect

AMERICAN MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO TB 12.POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIVET SECURING THEREAR SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER TO THE SEAT BACK HINGE ARM HAS A SHALLOW STAKINGIMPRESSION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, DURING THE FORWARD PULL CENTER OFGRAVITY LOAD TEST OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, SEATINGSYSTEMS.THE RIVET COULD PULL…

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 1976 American Motors Pacer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.