1981 American Motors Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 American Motors Eagle. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 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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Vehicle speed control
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.
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Axle hubs (power train)
The front axle hub spacer may have been omitted from the front hub and bearing carrier assemblies. This condition could allow excessive front wheel bearing movement resulting in wheel bearing damage.
Remedy: Dealer will replace front spacer and wheel bearing at no charge to owners.
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Seat belts
The left or right front safety belt assembly may have been installed on the incorrect side of the vehicle. The shoulder belt locking mechanism may not function under rapid deceleration. Under hard braking applications or in a collision, the shoulder portion of the seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the passenger. There is…
Remedy: Seat belts will be inspected for proper installation and, if necessary, seat belts will be either replaced or relocated in correct position. Work will be completed without charge to owners.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 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 1981 American Motors Eagle
How do I know if my 1981 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 1981 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 81V007000).
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.