Recall 79V199000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Defect in 1980-1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,310 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V199000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,310 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for AMERICAN MOTORS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09E021000 | 1973 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2,790 | |
| 07E064000 | 1978 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 34,000 | |
| 83V119000 | 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 40 | |
| 82V126000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 9,715 | |
| 82V053000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 509 | |
| 81V110000 | 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 15,500 | |
| 81V081000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11,162 | |
| 81V016000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD | SEAT BELTS | 742 | |
| 81V007000 | 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 505 | |
| 79V240000 | 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 666 |