Vehicle recall 79V199000 · September 10, 1979
1980 American Motors Eagle
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 1979
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- March 25, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,310
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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 Eagle (1980): 1980
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