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  NHTSA Recall 79V199000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V199000; Date: Sep. 10, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 American Motors Eagle

Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 3,310

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right and left half shaft assemblies at no cost to owner.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.