AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1980: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | EAGLE | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-03-25 | 1979-09-10 | 1979-12-11 |
Production Dates: 1979-05-01 - 1979-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3310
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
