Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Spirit.
The reference entry for the 1979 American Motors Spirit Overview identifies the vehicle solely by its model year and name, offering no further detail on its body style, platform, or powertrain. Consequently, any discussion of standout specifications or reliability positioning must be inferred from external sources, as the JSON does not supply those figures. For researchers, this means the entry serves as a starting point that requires supplementation with additional data to situate the Spirit within AMC's broader lineup and historical dependability assessments.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE… Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.