NHTSA Recall 81V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V081000; Date: Jul. 6, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 American Motors Concord; 1981 American Motors Eagle; 1981 American Motors Spirit
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 11,162
Recall Summary:
The cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 24, 1981
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