Defect Investigations

Vehicles / American motors
Inv. Number Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Description Detail
PE88015 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1984 FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION ===
PE87029 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1984 SEAT TRACK FAILURE Summary: since pe 85-060 was closed on 1/3/86, odi received 7 addi-tional complaints concerning this matter. one injury was reported.odi's ir of 5/29/
EA88015 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1984 SEAT TRACK Summary: results of etf testing show that a failed seat track causes thethe seat assembly to recline until the seat back contacts the rear seatcushion
PE87062 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1985 BRAKE FAILURE Summary of info from mfg: ir being draftedanalysis: complaints allege defect in rear brakes. automatic adjusterreported to wear/fail and jam brake
EA86024 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1982 REAR AXLE FAILURE Summary of information from manufacturer:amc states that the rear axleassemblies for the subject vehicles are the same for all 1980-1986models with no
EA85043 AMERICAN MOTORS ENCORE 1984 UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCEL Summary: manufacturer claims most reports are a "shift-flare" condition ofhigher engine speeds during the no-load shifting time interval.this
EA88009 AMERICAN MOTORS EAGLE 1981 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Analysis:many of the reports indicate that the plastic valve cover or the\tv gasketing material loses its structural and/or sealing integrity due

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