AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1980: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V194000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | EAGLE | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-11-15 | 1979-08-28 | 1979-12-11 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1979-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN IMPROPER BULB SOCKET MAY EXIST IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY CAUSE AN UNACCEPTABLE DECREASE IN BRIGHTNESS LEVELS IN LAMPS USED FOR REAR SIGNALING.
REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT EMITTED FROM REAR TAILLIGHTS CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR LAMP SOCKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION; LAMP SOCKETS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO ASSURE THAT LENSES ARE KEPT CLEAN UNTIL VEHICLE ISCORRECTED.
