Grumman Recall 86V064000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 86V064000 · announced May 19, 1986 · filed by Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. · 65 units affected
The problem
A SUPPORT THAT CONNECTS THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS LIES AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH. CONTINUED VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LINES TO WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND SUPPORT TO AVOID CONTACT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES LINES/BODY TO CHASSIS SUPPORT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GRUMMAN KURBMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS P-60 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
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.