NHTSA Recall 81V007000

NHTSA Campaign Id 81V007000; Date: Jan. 9, 1981

Recalled Vehicles:

1981 American Motors Eagle

Component: Power Train:axle Hubs

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 505

Recall Summary:

The front axle hub spacer may have been omitted from the front hub and bearing carrier assemblies. This condition could allow excessive front wheel bearing movement resulting in wheel bearing damage.

How to Fix:

Dealer will replace front spacer and wheel bearing at no charge to owners.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; front axle hub and bearing assembly. Consequences of defect: wheel bearing damage may occur without prior warningand an accident could result. Note: vehicle should not be driven until the necessary repairs have been made.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of American Motors vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.