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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
87V015000GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.from 04/01/1983 to 06/01/1983V (Vehicle)2412/22/1986MFRGRUMMAN CORP.02/13/198702/20/1987571217
Defect SummaryBuses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by fmvss 217.
Consequence SummaryBuses do not comply with fmvss 217.
Corrective SummaryAdd emergency exit instructions to 3rd window on left side.
NotesSystem: emergency window exit identification/fmvss 217.vehicle description: 35 ft. transit buses with 40 passenger seating capacityequipped with sliding windows.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
87V089000GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.from 11/01/1982 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)2209/14/1987MFRGRUMMAN CORP.06/10/198706/12/1987571108
Defect SummaryThe flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108.
Consequence SummaryFlashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
Corrective SummaryModify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.
NotesSystem: lighting/fmvss 108.vehicle description: transit buses with deceleration light system option.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
88V156000GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.from 08/01/1981 to 05/01/1983V (Vehicle)40612/07/1988MFRGRUMMAN CORP.10/04/198810/11/1988571108
Defect SummaryInstallation 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 SummaryFlasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in fmvss 108.
Corrective SummaryInstall a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.
NotesSystem: lighting turn/hazard flashers.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with 10 hazard light bulbs.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
84V010000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 04/01/1978 to 01/01/1984V (Vehicle)5222ODIGRUMMAN CORP.01/01/198402/24/1984
Defect SummarySome buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.
NotesVehicle 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.