Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) in 1983. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 15, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE:STEER

FRONT WHEELS MAY WOBBLE DUE TO THE INADVERTENT OMISSION OF A WHEEL BEARING CUP DURING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 83V119000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 40

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF BEARING PARTS ARE DISCOVERED TO BE MISSING, THEY WILL BE INSTALLED BEFORE THE VEHICLES ARE SOLD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 26, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST SYSTEM:MUFFLER:RESONATOR

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN IN THE REAR SEAT AREA. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD WAS OMITTED DURING MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN FLEET CARS. REAR SEAT CUSHIONS MAY BE SCORCHED BY HEAT.

NHTSA ID: 83V108000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 2,400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

HEAT SHEILDS ARE BEING SENT DIRECTLY TO FLEET OWNERS, WHO MAY EITHER INSTALL THEM PERSONALLY OR ARRANGE FOR DEALER INSTALLATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 27, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN AN IMPACT TEST FROM THE REAR, THE BUMPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE DEFORMED ENOUGH TO ALLOW CONTACT OF A SUPPORT BRACKET WITH THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID: 83V103000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 616

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE FRAME REINFORCEMENTS PLUS TWO LOAD-BEARING RUB STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE IMPACT SHIELDING. ADDITIONALLY, A CORNER OF THE BUMPER BRACKET WILL BE REMOVED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 26, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

ROAD WHEELS WITH OVERSIZED MOUNTING HOLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OVERSIZED HOLES COULD CAUSE INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB, LOOSENESS OF THE WHEEL, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID: 83V097000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 124

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPON INSPECTION, ROAD WHEELS, INCLUDING THE SPARE, WILL BE REPLACED WITH PROPERLY MACHINED WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 6, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS

LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.

NHTSA ID: 83V060000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 3,785

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 2, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANKS ON VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN COMPLETELY FILLED BECAUSE THE LUGGAGE PARTITION ATTACHMENT SCREWS HAVE PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE TANK.

NHTSA ID: 83V048000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 139

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL TANK, GRIND OFF THE SCREW TIPS IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALL A NEW TANK AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE FLOOR CARPET. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD EXTENDS BELOW THE BASE OF THE FOOT PAD AND CONTACTS THE FLOOR CARPETING WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY DOWN.

NHTSA ID: 83V035000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 339

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REMOVE EXCESS ROD MATERIAL EXTENDING BELOW THE FOOT PAD AND ANY SHARP ROD END EDGES WILL BE SMOOTHED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 24, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY RUST IF EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.

NHTSA ID: 83V019000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 160,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING SUPPORT STRAPS WITH GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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