Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Spirit.
The 1979 American Motors Spirit overview introduces the vehicle by defining its designated body, platform, and engine configurations, establishing the core identity of the marque's new offering. Woven into this introduction are a standout spec or two that highlight the specific engineering choices distinguishing the Spirit within its segment. As the inaugural entry for the nameplate, this model year sits at the very beginning of the model's reliability history, meaning it serves as the foundational benchmark against which the vehicle's long-term durability and subsequent mechanical refinements are measured.
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.