Grumman 870 1983
Model 870 made in 1983 by Grumman got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and steering.
Model 1983
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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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
87V015000 | GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. | from 04/01/1983 to 06/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 24 | 12/22/1986 | MFR | GRUMMAN CORP. | 02/13/1987 | 02/20/1987 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Buses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Buses do not comply with fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Add emergency exit instructions to 3rd window on left side. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: emergency window exit identification/fmvss 217.vehicle description: 35 ft. transit buses with 40 passenger seating capacityequipped with sliding windows. | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
87V089000 | GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. | from 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 09/14/1987 | MFR | GRUMMAN CORP. | 06/10/1987 | 06/12/1987 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: lighting/fmvss 108.vehicle description: transit buses with deceleration light system option. | |||||||||||||||
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. |