Recall 82V-126: 1982 American Motors Concord, 1982 American Motors Eagle and 1 more
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Dec 13, 1982, covering about 9,715 vehicles.
The problem
Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles, may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
The fix
The dealer will replace the original production lubricant with an extreme pressure lubricant at no charge to the owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with t4 and t5 manualtransmissions.system: power train; manual transmission, lubricant.consequences of defect: in extreme cases, the transmission could fail tooperate due to lack of lubrication. This failure could occur without priorwarning and may result in a vehicle accident.note: prior to servicing, owner is advised to avoid driving at highway speeds.on vehicles equipped with 5-speed transmission, avoid using the fifth gear.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Manual Transmission › Lubricant |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 82V126000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| American Motors Concord | 1982 | All years |
| American Motors Eagle | 1982 | All years |
| American Motors Spirit | 1982 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 82V-126?
Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles, may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
How is recall 82V-126 fixed?
The dealer will replace the original production lubricant with an extreme pressure lubricant at no charge to the owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.