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#BS-1983-AUTAUT-7E67

1983 Autocar Autocar

Based on reports from 0 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

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$X,XXX
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Recall History (4 recalls)

85V074000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

85V103000

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY CONTAIN A VALVE DISC THAT BALLOONS WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKES FROM SETTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT BE SET. THIS COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

87V145000Dec 1987

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

FOOT CONTROLLED BRAKE VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION BY ALLOWING AIR PRESSURE TO BYPASS CONTROL PISTON O RING.

88V150000Oct 1988

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

THE SEAT CUSHION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM KEEPING IT FROM LOCKING.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1983 Autocar Autocar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1983 Autocar Autocar?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1983 Autocar Autocar has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1983 Autocar Autocar reliable?
The 1983 Autocar Autocar has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1983 Autocar Autocar problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1983 Autocar Autocar have any recalls?
Yes, the 1983 Autocar Autocar has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Autocar Autocar problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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