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.
- 1980 American Motors Eagle0 complaints
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.