1981

Accurate Accurate (1981) – 86V013000

Vehicle recall defect – Cracks May Develop In The Welding Of The Structural Support Around The Fifth Wheel King Pin. Consequence Of Defect: The Fifth Wheel King Pin Could Pull Out Allowing The Trailer To Break Loose. This Could Result In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.


Airstream Airstream (1981) – 81V150000

Vehicle recall defect – There May Be A Missing Duct Collar Between Upper And Lower Air Conditioner Units. On Units With Optional Heating Capabilities, If The Blower Fails, The Excess Heat Produced Will Not Be Contained In The Area Of The Safety Limit Switch.


Airstream Airstream (1981) – 84V058000

Vehicle recall defect – The Brakes Are Operated With VacuUM Assistance. The VacuUM Reservoir Tank May Develop Air Leaks From Rust Deterioration. The Rust Occurs Because The Position Of The Tank Does Not Allow Proper Drainage.


Alfa Romeo Gtv6 (1981) – 83V005000

Vehicle recall defect – The Ignition Switch Is DefeCTIve And Causes Starting Difficulties. The Engine May Fail To Start When The Ignition Key Is Turned.


Alfa Travel Trailer (1981) – 85V117000

Vehicle recall defect – Pinboxes Welded To The Hitch Of The 5Th Wheel Unit May Bend Under Certain Conditions Where MaximUM Stress Is Approached Or Exceeded, Causing The KinGPIn To Break. Consequence Of Defect: If The KinGPIn Breaks Free Of The Pinbox, The Trailer Could Slide Off The Hitch And Damage The Towing Truck Or May Separate Completely From The Towing Vehicle And Result In An Accident.


American Motors Concord (1981) – 81V016000

Vehicle recall defect – 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 Increased Risk Of Injury To Passengers Who May Contact Other Objects Under These CircuMSTances.