1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
The 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE, potentially affecting up to 36,790 vehicles.
Recall 09E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 2,790 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE FIRE; 10 MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE
- 1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 0 complaints
- 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 1983 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE (current)
- 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 2 complaints
- 1987 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 1 complaint
- 1988 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE — 0 complaints
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- AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD — 1 total complaint
- AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT — 1 total complaint
- AMERICAN MOTORS 68 SERIES — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN MOTORS 69 SERIES — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN MOTORS ALLIANCE — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN MOTORS AMBASSADOR — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN MOTORS AMERICAN — 0 total complaints
- AMERICAN MOTORS AMERICAN MOTORS — 0 total complaints