1981 AMERICAN MOTORS SPIRIT Recall

Campaign:

81V081000 on 07/07/1981

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

06/30/1980 - 01/31/1981

Affected:

11,162

Defect:

The cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 6 cylinder engines andfactory installed cruise commands.system: fuel; cruise command actuation chain.consequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close, normal vehicledeceleration will not take place. this would result in a longer than normalvehicle stopping distance and the possibility of an accident.note: until the defect is corrected, the owner is advised to avoid engineoperation at full throttle.

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