Grumman Recall 83V139000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Assist, Vacuum, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 83V139000 · announced December 28, 1983 · filed by Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. · 98 units affected
The problem
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.