Exhaust system: emission controlRecall 83V-138 · 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 83V-138 covers 51 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks for a exhaust system: emission control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, VEHICLE MAY LEAK FUEL WHEN ROLLED TO AN INCLINATION OF LESS THAN 45 DEGREES. ALTHOUGH A VENT VALVE IS PRESENT, THE VALVE CLOSES ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ANGLE EXCEEDS 45 DEGREES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN. THE VENT HOSE WILL BE REROUTED TO A POSITION ABOVE THE MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL AND WILL DISCHARGE INTO THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSES THE TRUCK TOROLL, SPILLED FUEL MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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 April 1, 1983 to October 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.