Safety Recall NHTSA · 83V103000 Reported September 27, 1983

Structure:bumper assembly

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Structure · 616 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
83V103000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
616
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 27, 1983

Defect Summary

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.

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.

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 Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 83V103000 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 83V103000

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

What is recall 83V103000?

NHTSA recall 83V103000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 27, 1983. It addresses: Structure:bumper assembly. The recall affects approximately 616 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83V103000 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.