Grumman 870 1982
Model 870 made in 1982 by Grumman got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V156000 | GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. | from 08/01/1981 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 406 | 12/07/1988 | MFR | GRUMMAN CORP. | 10/04/1988 | 10/11/1988 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Installation of two optional rear side turn signal lights increased the bulb load on the combination turn/hazard flasher from 8 to 10 bulbs, when operated in the hazard mode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting turn/hazard flashers.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with 10 hazard light bulbs. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V010000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 04/01/1978 to 01/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 5222 | ODI | GRUMMAN CORP. | 01/01/1984 | 02/24/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering.consequences of defect: excessive misalignment can lead to bearing failure anddamage to or failure of the wheel tube. high steering forces, binding, orexcessive looseness of the steering wheel can occur. loss of steering may alsooccur, possibly causing an accident. | |||||||||||||||