3 recalls across 3 model years
The AMC Gremlin has 3 recalls covering the 1975–1978 model years, with the most serious being a wiring harness defect on 1978 four-cylinder, four-speed manual transmission models where the harness can rub against the clutch linkage during normal use, short circuit, and start an electrical fire.
The 1977 four-cylinder models have a separate throttle concern: an accelerator cable with an incorrectly sized plastic sleeve can jam when the pedal is pushed to the floor, holding the throttle wide open even after the driver lifts their foot. On 1975 models, front suspension strut assemblies may contain substandard nuts that can compromise the structural integrity of the suspension mounting.
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