- The problem
- A leak of either gasoline or propane can occur in components of the dual fuel system. This condition is primarily the result of the configuration and location of components in areas where high temperatures are being generated by the engine and exhaust systems.
- The risk
- Fuel leaks can result in fires when exposed to a sourceof ignition.
- The fix
- Remove the dual fuel system components, seal the propane tank liquid withdrawal valve, and restore a viable gasoline fuel delivery system.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Monitor Admiral Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Monitor Admiral have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1992 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Admiral year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Monitor Admiral recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1981 Monitor Admiral have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Monitor Admiral: linkages (August 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Monitor Admiral had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Monitor Admiral a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Monitor Admiral year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Monitor Admiral has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data