Power train: axle hubsRecall 81V-007 · 1981 American Motors Eagle
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 81V-007 covers 505 1981 American Motors Eagle for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE FRONT SPACER AND WHEEL BEARING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
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.
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 November 1, 1980 to December 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.