American Motors Equipment recall

Recalled September 1, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81E013000 · American Motors

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, THE AIR CONDITIONING WIRING SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED AND A CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Units

366 units

Description

DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM, DEALER-INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING KITS MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CONTINUE RUNNING WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS IN OPERATION.

What to do

UPON INSPECTION, THE AIR CONDITIONING WIRING SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED AND A CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Product

American Motors AMERICAN MOTORS

Manufacturer(s)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →