Grumman 1983 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled December 28, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V139000 · Grumman
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE HOSE WITH ONE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Units
98 units
Description
VACUUM LINES THAT HELP IN THE OPERATION OF THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM MAY COLLAPSE UNDER VACUUM PRESSURE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES", SINCE VACUUM LINES CONTAIN MATERIAL WHICH IS NOT CERTIFIED FOR THEIR APPLICATION.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE HOSE WITH ONE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Product
Grumman KUBVAN TRUCKS
Manufacturer(s)
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →