Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Spirit.
The 1981 American Motors Spirit represents a single model year within the Spirit nameplate produced by American Motors Corporation, situated during a transitional period for domestic automakers. The reference material available for this overview is limited to the basic identification of the vehicle — year, make, and model — without accompanying specifications on body configuration, engine options, drivetrain, or trim levels. Consequently, any detailed assessment of the 1981 Spirit's mechanical specifications or its particular placement within the broader reliability history of the Spirit nameplate would require consultation of additional primary sources beyond this entry.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN ASSEMBLY, AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.