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Safety recall · 83V084000

Trailer hitches Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 2, 1983. It covers about 141 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
83V084000
Reported
Sep 2, 1983
Vehicles
141
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. Consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.

The fix

The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

Contacts

Vehicle description: vans equipped with platform-type trailer hitches.System: equipment; trailer hitch torsion bar.Consequences of defect: trailer hitch torsion bar may break as the trailer isbeing towed. The trailer would separate from the towing vehicle, possiblyresulting in an accident and personal injury.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V084000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Chevrolet G2003C
1983 Chevrolet G3002B
1983 GMC Caballero03C
1983 GMC G3001C

Questions

Is the 83V084000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V084000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V084000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 2, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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