1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
The 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
Recalls for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE, potentially affecting up to 184,508 vehicles.
Recall 85V007000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 184,508 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE.
Safety Rating for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE
- 1984 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE — 0 complaints
- 1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE (current)
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