American Motors Concord 1980
Model Concord made in 1980 by American Motors got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, other.
Model 1980
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
79V194000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1979 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 6000 | 11/15/1979 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/28/1979 | 12/11/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | An improper bulb socket may exist in the tail lamp assembly. this may cause an unacceptable decrease in brightness levels in lamps used for rear signaling. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Reduction in the amount of light emitted from rear taillights causes a safety hazard that could lead to a vehicle accident. corrective action: dealer will replace rear lamp sockets without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communication; lamp sockets.note: owner is advised to assure that lenses are kept clean until vehicle iscorrected. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
09E021000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 2790 | 05/12/2009 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/30/2009 | 04/30/2009 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Federal-mogul corporation is recalling 2,790 mechanical fuel pumps, p/no. m6737 sold under carter and napa brands and p/no. 2m6737 sold under accu-flow and tru-flow brands shipped between august 2008 and march 2009 for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm rod in certain production runs may have been improperly manufactured. improperly manufactured pump diaphragm rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Excess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall began on may 12, 2009. owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
EA88009 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/16/1987 | 01/09/1990 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 88V132000 | |
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