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1982 American Motors Eagle Kammback 2.5 4MT

The 1982 American Motors Eagle Kammback 2.5 4MT is a 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I4 (GM Iron Duke 151)
Displacement2.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase97.2 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 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

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

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors EAGLE

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 American Motors EAGLE. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 28, 2000 · Steering
“THE PITMAN ARM TAPPERED STUD CONNECTING TO THE CENTER LINK SHEARED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *MJS”
May 3, 2000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“ROLLOVER CHECK VALVE HAS FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP WITHIN THE FUEL SYSTEM, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURE STATED THAT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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