AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1981: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V007000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTORS | EAGLE | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-12-18 | 1981-01-09 | 1981-02-12 |
Production Dates: 1980-11-01 - 1980-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 505
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
