Safety Recall NHTSA · 83V097000 Reported September 26, 1983

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Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Wheels · 124 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
83V097000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
124
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 26, 1983

Defect Summary

Road wheels with oversized mounting holes may have been installed on the affected vehicles. Oversized holes could cause inadequate tightening of the wheel to the hub, looseness of the wheel, and possible separation of the wheel from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Upon inspection, road wheels, including the spare, will be replaced with properly machined wheels.

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 83V097000 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 83V097000

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

What is recall 83V097000?

NHTSA recall 83V097000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 26, 1983. It addresses: Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts. The recall affects approximately 124 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 83V097000 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.