Front: control armRecall 84V-089 · 1983–1984 Grumman Kubvan

GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 84V-089 covers 308 1983–1984 Grumman Kubvan for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3081 model

ReportedAug 14, 1984Owners notified Aug 31, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BALLJOINTS, WHICH CONNECT THE STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND COULD DETACH.

What to do

The fix

ANY BALLJOINTS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WILL BE CORRECTED. (AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BALLJOINT WILL BE HIGHLY VISIBLE).

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (DELIVERY VANS) EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; BALLJOINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Grumman Kubvan1983, 1984

Built from April 1, 1983 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.