GMC G30 1983: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V084000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | G30 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-09-13 | 1983-09-02 | 1983-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1982-12-01 - 1983-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 141
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES.
THE HITCH PLATFORM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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.
