Does the 1981 American Motors Spirit have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 American Motors Spirit recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a American Motors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 American Motors Spirit?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 American Motors Spirit recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 American Motors Spirit. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your American Motors been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Motors dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 American Motors Spirit recalls, newest first

July 6, 1981NHTSA 81V08100011,162 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 American Motors Spirit were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other American Motors Spirit years

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Questions

Does the 1981 American Motors Spirit have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 American Motors Spirit recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a American Motors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 American Motors Spirit?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.