Trailer hitchesRecall 83V-084 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 83V-084 covers 141 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1414 models

ReportedSep 2, 1983Owners notified Sep 13, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES.

What to do

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet G201983

Chevrolet G301983

GMC Caballero1983

GMC G301983

Built from December 1, 1982 to January 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.