Does the 1983 Carpenter CBW 300 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 Carpenter CBW 300 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Carpenter 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 Carpenter CBW 300?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Carpenter CBW 300 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Carpenter CBW 300. 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.

Has your Carpenter been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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

1983 Carpenter CBW 300 recalls, newest first

October 7, 1986NHTSA 86V13400096 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Cracks may develop in the right hand support bracket of the steering gear mounting plate of the front suspension assembly. Consequence of defect: right side of steering gear mounting plate could become disengaged affecting steering control.
Remedy: Repair cracks and add an axle clamp to steering gear mounting plate to prevent future failures.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Carpenter CBW 300 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1983 Carpenter CBW 300 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 Carpenter CBW 300 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Carpenter 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 Carpenter CBW 300?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.