1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE RECALL - #79V199000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
A HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISM MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE NEAR ITS INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1979 - 8/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1980 |
| # Affected |
3,310 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
A HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MECHANISM MAY DEVELOP A FRACTURE NEAR ITS INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRONT BRAKING AND/ORSTEERING PROBLEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT
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