Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 79V-199 · 1980 American Motors Eagle
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-199 covers 3,310 1980 American Motors Eagle for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1979 to August 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.