1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE RECALL - #79V194000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
AN IMPROPER BULB SOCKET MAY EXIST IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN UNACCEPTABLE DECREASE IN BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IN LAMPS USED FOR REAR SIGNALING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1979 - 8/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/15/1979 |
| # Affected |
6,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| Description |
AN IMPROPER BULB SOCKET MAY EXIST IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN UNACCEPTABLE DECREASE IN BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IN LAMPS USED FOR REAR SIGNALING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT EMITTED FROM REAR TAILLIGHTS CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR LAMP SOCKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION; LAMP SOCKETS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ASSURE THAT LENSES ARE KEPT CLEAN UNTIL VEHICLE ISCORRECTED. |
| See also |
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT
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