Recall 82V-028: 1982 Chevrolet Suburban, 1982 GMC Suburban

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Mar 29, 1982, covering about 148 vehicles.

NHTSA number
82V-028
Report date
Mar 29, 1982
Vehicles affected
148
Owners notified
Mar 24, 1982

The problem

The platform trailer hitches on the suspect vehicles may not have been assembled with sufficient hitch-to-attachment bolt clamp load. If this condition exists, the trailer hitch attaching parts may loosen and break.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the hitch and rear bumper, retorque the attachment bolts and replace the existing rear hitch-to-frame bolts at no cost to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with rop vr4 platform trailer hitches.system: equipment; trailer hitches & attachments.consequences of defect: if this breakage occurs while the trailer is beingtowed, the hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle accident couldresult.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number82V028000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Suburban1982All years
GMC Suburban1982All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 82V-028?

The platform trailer hitches on the suspect vehicles may not have been assembled with sufficient hitch-to-attachment bolt clamp load. If this condition exists, the trailer hitch attaching parts may loosen and break.

How is recall 82V-028 fixed?

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the hitch and rear bumper, retorque the attachment bolts and replace the existing rear hitch-to-frame bolts at no cost to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.