1980 American Motors Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1980 American Motors Eagle. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1980 American Motors Eagle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Universal joint (power train)
Some of the involved vehicles may have incorrect universal joint fasteners. These fasteners may loosen and allow the propeller shaft to disconnect from the axle or transfer case.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal joint fasteners at no cost to owner.
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Axle shaft (power train)
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.
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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
An improper bulb socket may exist in the tail lamp assembly. This may cause an unacceptable decrease in brightness levels in lamps used for rear signaling.
Remedy: Reduction in the amount of light emitted from rear taillights causes a safety hazard that could lead to a vehicle accident. Corrective action: dealer will replace rear lamp sockets without charge to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 American Motors Eagle. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare American Motors Eagle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Motors Eagle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 American Motors Eagle | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 American Motors Eagle | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 American Motors Eagle | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1980 American Motors Eagle
How do I know if my 1980 American Motors Eagle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1980 American Motors Eagle; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Motors dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V194000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other American Motors models
- Concord1 complaints
- Spirit1 complaints
- 68 Series0 complaints
- 69 Series0 complaints
- Alliance0 complaints
- Ambassador0 complaints
- American0 complaints
- American Motors0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.