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1983 Autocar Autocar recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Autocar Autocar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Autocar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Autocar Autocar recalls, newest first

September 13, 1988NHTSA 88V1500007,879 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.
Consequence
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Install a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 14, 1985NHTSA 85V1030004,839 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Summary
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting. Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set. This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.
Remedy
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 6, 1985NHTSA 85V0740001,287 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

Summary
Trucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by FMVSS 121. Consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Air reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Autocar Autocar were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1983 Autocar Autocar have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, service brakes, air, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Autocar Autocar recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Autocar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Autocar Autocar?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.