Grumman 1981 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled April 10, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V050000 · Grumman
Remedy
THE NUT WILL BE INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED, IF NECESSARY, TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT.
Units
16 units
Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A LOCKNUT ON A BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH TO ENGAGE THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT. THIS NUT COULD VIBRATE LOOSE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION.
What to do
THE NUT WILL BE INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED, IF NECESSARY, TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT.
Product
Grumman KURBMASTER
Manufacturer(s)
GRUMMAN CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →