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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09E021000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)279005/12/2009MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/30/200904/30/2009
Defect SummaryFederal-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 SummaryExcess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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
81V007000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1980 to 12/01/1980V (Vehicle)50512/18/1980MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/09/198102/12/1981
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will replace front spacer and wheel bearing at no charge to owners.
NotesVehicle 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
81V016000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1980 to 11/01/1980V (Vehicle)74207/22/1981MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/04/198103/06/1981
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummarySeat 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.
NotesVehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt assembly.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
81V081000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1980 to 02/01/1981V (Vehicle)1116211/24/1981MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/06/198107/08/1981
Defect SummaryThe cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA88009CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/16/198701/09/1990ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES88V132000
 There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
EA86024CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/07/198611/03/1987REAR AXLE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available