Does the 1983 Excalibur Phaeton have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. 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 Excalibur Phaeton recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Excalibur 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 Excalibur Phaeton?

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

1983 Excalibur Phaeton 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 Excalibur Phaeton. 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 Excalibur 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 Excalibur dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Excalibur Phaeton recalls, newest first

June 17, 1983NHTSA 83V06200075 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: The bead chain, which connects the speed control device to the throttle arm of the carburetor, was installed without a cover. Under certain conditions, such as when traveling on an incline, the chain could wrap around the throttle arm and hold the throttle half open.
Remedy: Dealer will install a plastic cover over the bead chain. Also, a restraining strap will be installed to ensure a proper connection between the electrical plug-in connection and cruise control box.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Excalibur Phaeton years

1983 (1)

Other 1983 Excalibur models

1983 Excalibur Roadster1 recall

Questions

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