Grumman 1998 Parking Brake recall
Recalled September 8, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V214000 · Grumman
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE.
Units
22 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE.
Product
Grumman VAN
Manufacturer(s)
GRUMMAN CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →