Vehicle recall 83V084000 · September 2, 1983
GMC Caballero, Chevrolet G20 and 2 more models
Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. Consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V084000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 1983
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 13, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 141
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet G20 (1983): 1983
- Chevrolet G30 (1983): 1983
- GMC Caballero (1983): 1983
- GMC G30 (1983): 1983
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