- The problem
- The emergency brake cable may become frayed or bound up on the heat shield of the propane tank mounting brackets. Consequence of defect: emergency brakes could become inoperative.
- The fix
- Reroute emergency brake cable to prevent contact with heat shield of the propane tank mounting bracket.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Encore Senator Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Encore Senator have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1985 for the linkage and cable.
NHTSA data checked
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- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Encore Senator 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 1983 Encore Senator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Encore Senator: linkage and cable (May 1985). 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 1983 Encore Senator had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1983 Encore Senator 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