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NHTSA recall 83V084000

Trailer hitches

Chevrolet G20 and 3 more

Reported Sep 2, 1983141 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Dec 1, 1982 – Jan 1, 1983

The defect

Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. Consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.

The remedy

The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

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.