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Recall campaign79V199000

Recall 79V199000: 1980 American Motors Eagle

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Report received
Sep 10, 1979
Manufacturer
Chrysler corporation
Potentially affected
3,310vehicles
Model years
1980

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.