Recall campaign · NHTSA 81V007000

Power train: axle hubs

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1981-01-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 81V007000

Power train: axle hubs

Component
Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
505
Reported to NHTSA
1981-01-09
Owners notified
1980-12-18

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE FRONT SPACER AND WHEEL BEARING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
AMERICAN MOTORS Eagle1981

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.