1983 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Owner complaints
8 complaints4 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Valve cover gaskets leaked oil on exhaust causing fire. required 10 # dry chemical extinguisher to put out fire. very difficult to extinguish.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
The plastic hvac unit mounted to the firewall IS poorly design which allowed a fire to spread into the passenger compartment only on the passenger side, directly through the plastic hvac unit. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Had changed from gas engine to diesel. This caused the crankshaft to crack and break. Taken vehicle to dealer. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Plastic luggage has limited strength, therefore will not hold up under all conditions. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Wiring
Engine compartment fire caused by the electrical wiring catching fire. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Fiberglass blowing through the ventilation system, causing severe irritation (attorney for client. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle has caught fire in the engine compartment twice in the last three months. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydro boost
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