1982 American Motors Concord 2.5 4MT
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- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL 2-door Sedan, front left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC (3466206076) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL 2-door Sedan, rear right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL Touring Wagon at Rambler Ranch 3of7 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: 1979 AMC Concord wagon US government fleet vehicle 2021 AMO at Rambler Ranch 2of5 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
The 1982 American Motors Concord 2.5 4MT is a 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (GM Iron Duke 151) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 108 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors CONCORD. 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
Dec 13, 1982 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT WITH AN EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V126000
May 24, 1982 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND URETHANE SEALING IS INCOMPLETE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE PRESENT WINDSHIELD IF DAMAGED OR REINSTALL EXISTING WINDSHIELD IF NOT.
NHTSA campaign 82V053000
Sep 22, 1981 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPAIR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS, REROUTE THE HOSE, AND REPLACE THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V110000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.