Vehicle recall 81V081000 · July 6, 1981

American Motors Concord, Eagle and 1 more model

The cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.

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

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.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 6 cylinder engines andfactory installed cruise commands.system: fuel; cruise command actuation chain.consequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close, normal vehicledeceleration will not take place. This would result in a longer than normalvehicle stopping distance and the possibility of an accident.note: until the defect is corrected, the owner is advised to avoid engineoperation at full throttle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V081000
Reported to NHTSA: July 6, 1981
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 24, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 11,162
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 81V081000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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