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American Motors Eagle Recall 79V199: Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 79V199, reported September 10, 1979, 3,310 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 79V199CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLIES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, HALF SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRONT BRAKING AND/ORSTEERING PROBLEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

American Motors Eagle1980