NHTSA Recall 81V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V110000; Date: Sep. 22, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 American Motors Concord; 1982 American Motors Eagle; 1982 American Motors Spirit
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 15,500
Recall Summary:
The underhood wiring harness and ventilating hose may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly. Misrouting may cause chafing between the harness and various other components, resulting in short circuits and malfunction of electrical accessories. The switch which activates the engine oil pressure warning light may not function. The crankcase ventilation hose may be too close to the air injection manifold tube and could be damaged if engine overheats.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, dealer will repair engine compartment wiring harness, reroute the hose, and replace the oil pressure switch without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with six-cylinder engines. System: engine and engine cooling; underhood wiring harness. Consequences of defect: any short circuiting or overheating in the enginecompartment could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury. Note: owner is advised to drive as little as possible until the problem iscorrected. Be alert to any evidence of smoke from the engine compartment ormalfunction of electrical accessories.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 1981
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