1983 GRUMMAN KUBVAN TRUCKS Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 83V138000 on 01/11/1984
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1983 - 09/30/1983
- Affected:
- 51
- Defect:
- In the event of a collision, vehicle may leak fuel when rolled to an inclination of less than 45 degrees. although a vent valve is present, the valve closes only when the vehicle angle exceeds 45 degrees. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the vent hose with one of an improved design. the vent hose will be rerouted to a position above the maximum fuel level and will discharge into the fuel tank filler pipe.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light and medium trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank vent hose.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident which causes the truck toroll, spilled fuel may contribute to a fire and personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 83V139000 on 01/11/1984
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1983 - 10/31/1983
- Affected:
- 98
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace hose with one that complies with the safety standard.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light and medium trucks (vans).system: service brakes; power assist vacuum line.consequences of defect: braking effectiveness would be degraded without thecorrect degree of vacuum in the power assist assembly. an accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum braking distance is required.
- Campaign:
- 85V070000 on 05/30/1985
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1983 - 11/30/1984
- Affected:
- 533
- Defect:
- A cotter pin that retains the nut holding the rear wheel bearing to the axle rod may be missing. consequence of defect: the nut could loosen allowing the bearing to slide off the axle and the wheel to come off. this could result in a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Install the cotter pins, if missing.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: diesel powered kubvan trucks.system: rear wheel cotter pin.
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