American Motors Eagle 1981
Model Eagle made in 1981 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 concerningfuel system, other and power train.
Model 1981
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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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 HUBS | ||||||||||||||||
81V007000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1980 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 505 | 12/18/1980 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/09/1981 | 02/12/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The front axle hub spacer may have been omitted from the front hub and bearing carrier assemblies. this condition could allow excessive front wheel bearing movement resulting in wheel bearing damage. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace front spacer and wheel bearing at no charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front axle hub and bearing assembly.consequences of defect: wheel bearing damage may occur without prior warningand an accident could result.note: vehicle should not be driven until the necessary repairs have been made. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
81V016000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1980 to 11/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 742 | 07/22/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/04/1981 | 03/06/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The left or right front safety belt assembly may have been installed on the incorrect side of the vehicle. the shoulder belt locking mechanism may not function under rapid deceleration. under hard braking applications or in a collision, the shoulder portion of the seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the passenger. there is increased risk of injury to passengers who may contact other objects under these circumstances. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Seat belts will be inspected for proper installation and, if necessary, seat belts will be either replaced or relocated in correct position. work will be completed without charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt assembly. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
81V081000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1980 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 11162 | 11/24/1981 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/06/1981 | 07/08/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 6 cylinder engines andfactory installed cruise commands.system: fuel; cruise command actuation chain.consequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close, normal vehicledeceleration will not take place. this would result in a longer than normalvehicle stopping distance and the possibility of an accident.note: until the defect is corrected, the owner is advised to avoid engineoperation at full throttle. |
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 | |
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 |