American Motors Eagle 1980

Model Eagle made in 1980 by American Motors got 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, other.

Eagle year 1980

Recalls
Defect investigations

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
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 .
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
79V199000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 05/01/1979 to 08/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	3310	03/25/1980	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/10/1979	12/11/1979
Defect Summary	A half shaft assembly on the right or left side of the front wheel drive mechanism may develop a fracture near its inboard attachment point.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right and left half shaft assemblies at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle, half shaft assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could result in a front braking and/orsteering problem which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
79V240000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1979 to 08/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	666	06/18/1980	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/30/1979	12/13/1979
Defect Summary	Some of the involved vehicles may have incorrect universal joint fasteners. these fasteners may loosen and allow the propeller shaft to disconnect from the axle or transfer case.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal joint fasteners at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: jeeps.system: power train; driveline, universal joint.consequences of defect: a disconnected propeller shaft can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: a clunking noise may indicate that fasteners have loosened. if thishappens, vehicle should not be driven until repairs are performed.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA88009	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/16/1987	01/09/1990	ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES	88V132000
	There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
EA86024	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	08/07/1986	11/03/1987	REAR AXLE FAILURE
	There is no summary currently available