1983 CHEVROLET G30 RECALL - #83V084000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 CHEVROLET G30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1982 - 1/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1983 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/13/1983 |
| # Affected |
141 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE HITCH PLATFORM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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