1987 GRUMMAN KURBMASTER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
87V036000 on 03/29/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/1982 - 12/31/1985
Affected:
1,806
Defect:
Clamp which secures the fuel filler hose to the body is missing.
Consequence:
Hose could sag onto rear spring wearing a hole in thehose; this could allow fuel to spill onto ground while filling or drivingtruck.
Correction:
Install missing clamp and replace filler hose if it has been rubbed by spring.
Notes:
System: fuel filler hose.vehicle description: truck bodies mounted on ford e 350 chassis.

Campaign:
87V061000 on 05/17/1987
Component:
Suspension:multiple axle
Manufactured:
02/28/1987 - 03/31/1987
Affected:
472
Defect:
Incorrect grade bolts were used in attaching the body to the chassis and in attaching the seat onto the chassis.
Consequence:
Proper torque could not be achieved and body couldseparate from the chassis during an impact.
Correction:
Repair to eliminate incorrect bolt problem.
Notes:
System: chassis bolts.vehicle description: trucks.

Campaign:
88V004000 on 01/24/1988
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
02/28/1987 - 06/30/1987
Affected:
143
Defect:
The headlamp switch is not identified as required by fmvss/101.
Consequence:
Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101.
Correction:
Provide a decal to be placed on instrument panel adjacent to the headlamp switch.
Notes:
System: headlamp switch/fmvss 101.vehicle description: grumman kurbmaster bodies installed on ford e 350 chassis.

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