1986 Grumman Kurbmaster Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V036000
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: April 9th, 1987

Defect Summary:
CLAMP WHICH SECURES THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO THE BODY IS MISSING.

Consequence Summary:
HOSE COULD SAG ONTO REAR SPRING WEARING A HOLE IN THEHOSE; THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SPILL ONTO GROUND WHILE FILLING OR DRIVINGTRUCK.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL MISSING CLAMP AND REPLACE FILLER HOSE IF IT HAS BEEN RUBBED BY SPRING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES MOUNTED ON FORD E 350 CHASSIS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V064000
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: August 25th, 1986

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND SUPPORT TO AVOID CONTACT.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES LINES/BODY TO CHASSIS SUPPORT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GRUMMAN KURBMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS P-60 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.