Vehicle recall 79V194000 · August 28, 1979
American Motors Concord and Eagle
An improper bulb socket may exist in the tail lamp assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V194000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1979
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- November 15, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Motors Concord (1980): 1980
- American Motors Eagle (1980): 1980
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