Vehicle recall 81V110000 · September 22, 1981
American Motors Concord, Eagle and 1 more model
The underhood wiring harness and ventilating hose may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The underhood wiring harness and ventilating hose may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly. Misrouting may cause chafing between the harness and various other components, resulting in short circuits and malfunction of electrical accessories. The switch which activates the engine oil pressure warning light may not function. The crankcase ventilation hose may be too close to the air injection manifold tube and could be damaged if engine overheats.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, dealer will repair engine compartment wiring harness, reroute the hose, and replace the oil pressure switch without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with six-cylinder engines.system: engine and engine cooling; underhood wiring harness.consequences of defect: any short circuiting or overheating in the enginecompartment could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: owner is advised to drive as little as possible until the problem iscorrected. Be alert to any evidence of smoke from the engine compartment ormalfunction of electrical accessories.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1981
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 28, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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 (1982): 1982
- American Motors Eagle (1982): 1982
- American Motors Spirit (1982): 1982
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