NHTSA recall campaign
83V076000
ManufacturerSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONReported1983-08-19Affected166 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →