AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE recalls and defective parts found on AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

Select Your Vehicle Year (Change Vehicle)

1985

1984

Most Recent Recalls For AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1984-1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall
1984-1985 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Units affected: 184508	CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1985-01-14
Summary: THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR UNIT MAY LACK INTEGRITY DUE TO THE HEAVY USE OF ROAD SALT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE STEERING GEAR COULD CAUSE HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.