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.
- 1981 American Motors Concord0 complaints
- 1981 American Motors Eagle0 complaints
- 1981 American Motors Spirit0 complaints
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.