1981 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 4.2 4MT
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- Photo: 1981 AMC Eagle Sport Wagon in Medium Blue Metallic, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Eagle (4838731433) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 AMC Eagle wagon Vintage Red-3 Mason-Dixon Dragway 2014 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 AMC Eagle Sport Wagon in Medium Blue Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 AMC Eagle wagon brown md-i by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 4.2 4MT is a 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The Eagle measures 183.2 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,209 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L I6 (AMC 258) |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.2 in |
| Width | 72.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,209 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 American Motors Eagle 2-Door 4.2 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 American Motors EAGLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 30, 2009 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.
Consequence: EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 09E021000
Jul 6, 1981 · 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.
NHTSA campaign 81V081000
Jan 9, 1981 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V007000
Jan 4, 1981 · 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 INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS WHO MAY CONTACT OTHER OBJECTS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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.
NHTSA campaign 81V016000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.