Recall 85V007000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1983-1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
RECALL This recall affects up to 184,508 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V007000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 184,508 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR, AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SPLASH SHIELD.
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 |