Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 83V-139 · 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 83V-139 covers 98 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VACUUM LINES THAT HELP IN THE OPERATION OF THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM MAY COLLAPSE UNDER VACUUM PRESSURE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES", SINCE VACUUM LINES CONTAIN MATERIAL WHICH IS NOT CERTIFIED FOR THEIR APPLICATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE HOSE WITH ONE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT AND MEDIUM TRUCKS (VANS).SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; POWER ASSIST VACUUM LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WOULD BE DEGRADED WITHOUT THECORRECT DEGREE OF VACUUM IN THE POWER ASSIST ASSEMBLY. AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM BRAKING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
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 November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.