1980 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 79V199000 on 12/10/1979
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1979 - 07/31/1979
- Affected:
- 3,310
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 79V194000 on 12/10/1979
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:tail lights
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1979 - 07/31/1979
- Affected:
- 6,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 79V240000 on 12/12/1979
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:universal joint
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1979 - 07/31/1979
- Affected:
- 666
- Defect:
- Some of the involved vehicles may have incorrect universal joint fasteners. these fasteners may loosen and allow the propeller shaft to disconnect from the axle or transfer case.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal joint fasteners at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: jeeps.system: power train; driveline, universal joint.consequences of defect: a disconnected propeller shaft can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: a clunking noise may indicate that fasteners have loosened. if thishappens, vehicle should not be driven until repairs are performed.
- Campaign:
- 09E021000 on 04/29/2009
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 2,790
- 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 rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure.
- Consequence:
- Excess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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