MYRModel Year Report

1983 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1983 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:42.154Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo Volvo Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1983: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19883
19901
19932
19945
199510
19965
19973
199813
199912
20007
20013
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840928 — structure

THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.

Remedy: THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

Campaign 84V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19840928 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.

Remedy: THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V054000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19860902 — seat belts

SEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRAC

Remedy: REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAT BELT, AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 86V104000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT.

Remedy: REPAIR SEAT BELTS OR ALTER DESIGN FOR SNUG BELT ADJUSTMENT AND RETENTION.

Campaign 85V035000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 85V035000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V055000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V054000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 86V104000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Volvo Volvo Truck reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1983 Volvo Volvo Truck have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.