1985 American Motors Encore
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 American Motors Encore. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 American Motors Encore. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the steering gear, as necessary, and install a protective splash shield.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front sway bar separation
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- Brake failure
Summary of info from mfg: ir being draftedanalysis: complaints allege defect in rear brakes. Automatic adjusterreported to wear/fail and jam brake drum.status: drafting ir===
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