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Recall campaign81V081000

Recall 81V081000: 1981 American Motors Spirit and 2 other models

Vehicle speed control
Report received
Jul 6, 1981
Manufacturer
Chrysler corporation
Potentially affected
11,162vehicles
Model years
1981

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

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.

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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.