Recall 81V081000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1981-1981 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,162 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V081000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,162 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN ASSEMBLY, AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO CHARGE 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 79V199000 | 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 3,310 |