Recall 83V084000
Trailer Hitches — Chevrolet, GMC · reported 2 Sep 1983 · 141 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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