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1982 American Motors Spirit

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

the underhood wiring harness and ventilating hose may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly. misrouting may cause chafing between the harness and various other components, resulting in short circuits and malfunction of electrical accessories. the switch which activates the engine oil pressure warning light may not function. the crankcase ventilation hose may be too close to the air injection manifold tube and could be damaged if engine overheats.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection, dealer will repair engine compartment wiring harness, reroute the hose, and replace the oil pressure switch without charge.

1982 American Motors Spirit

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission:Lubricant

Consequence of Defect

original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles, may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the original production lubricant with an extreme pressure lubricant at no charge to the owner.

1981 American Motors Spirit

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the cruise command actuation chain may catch on the throttle linkage, causing the throttle to remain in a partially open position.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the cruise command actuation chain assembly, and a shield will be mounted on the throttle linkage at no charge to owner.

1979 American Motors Spirit

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.