Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 81V-050 · 1981 Grumman Kurbmaster
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 81V-050 covers 16 1981 Grumman Kurbmaster for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A LOCKNUT ON A BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH TO ENGAGE THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT. THIS NUT COULD VIBRATE LOOSE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION.
The fix
THE NUT WILL BE INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED, IF NECESSARY, TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO PEDAL BRACKET LOCKNUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL COMPLETELY WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNERS ARE URGED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEENTAKEN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1981 to March 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.