Grumman Recall 83V138000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control
NHTSA recall 83V138000 · announced December 27, 1983 · filed by Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. · 51 units affected
The problem
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."
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.