Recalls for your 1980 American Motors Eagle

Recalls for 1980 American Motors Eagle

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT


Posted on: 1979-12-13
Description
Some of the involved vehicles may have incorrect universal joint fasteners.  These fasteners may loosen and allow the propeller shaft to disconnect from the axle or transfer case.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal joint fasteners at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: jeeps.system: power train; driveline, universal joint.consequences of defect: a disconnected propeller shaft can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: a clunking noise may indicate that fasteners have loosened.  If thishappens, vehicle should not be driven until repairs are performed.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT


Posted on: 1979-12-11
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right and left half shaft assemblies at no cost to owner.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS


Posted on: 1979-12-11
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communication; lamp sockets.note: owner is advised to assure that lenses are kept clean until vehicle iscorrected.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2009-04-30
Description
Federal-mogul corporation is recalling 2,790 mechanical fuel pumps, p/no.  M6737 sold under carter and napa brands and p/no.  2m6737 sold under accu-flow and tru-flow brands shipped between august 2008 and march 2009 for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above.  The fuel pump diaphragm rod in certain production runs may have been improperly manufactured.  Improperly manufactured pump diaphragm rods may cause the pump to produce excess pressure.

Consequence
Excess fuel pump pressure could cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the fuel pump free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 12, 2009.  Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, carter, accu-flo, and tru-flo fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .