Safety Recall NHTSA · 83E015000 Reported October 3, 1983

Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri

Atwood Mobile Products · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,472 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
83E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
7,472
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 3, 1983

Defect Summary

Adjusting springs of the brake shoe assembly deteriorate in service due to unsatisfactory material and may reach the failure point. Deterioration is accelerated by contact with salt water.

Corrective Action

Brake manufacturer is supplying trailer owners with new adjusting springs at no cost and will reimburse owner for installation at cost up to a maximum of $15.00 per axle upon return of the original springs.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Atwood Mobile Products dealer and reference recall ID 83E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 83E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 83E015000?

NHTSA recall 83E015000 was issued by Atwood Mobile Products on October 3, 1983. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri. The recall affects approximately 7,472 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Atwood Mobile Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.