Grumman Long Life

Model Long Life made by Grumman got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, vehicle speed control.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
87V118000GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.from 04/01/1987 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)99108/10/1987MFRGRUMMAN CORP.08/03/198708/24/1987571108
Defect SummaryThe hazard flasher unit, when used in place of the turn signal flash unit, does not provide lamp outage indication as required by fmvss 108.
Consequence SummaryDriver would not realize turn signal lamp has burnedout.
Corrective SummaryReplace hazard flasher unit with a new turn signal flasher which complies with fmvss 108.
NotesSystem: hazard flasher unit/fmvss 108.vehicle description: postal service vehicles on general motors chassis.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
88V011000GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.from 04/01/1987 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)800012/08/1987MFRGRUMMAN CORP.01/27/198801/29/1988
Defect SummaryAccelerator control may stick in a depressed position when outside temperatures are at or below freezing.
Consequence SummaryEngine continued to run at greater than idle speed whenoperator removes pressure from accelerator pedal, which could result in loss ofcontrol and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReroute or replace accelerator cable with a new cable.
NotesSystem: acceleratorvehicle description: special fleet for post office.