WheelsRecall 85V-070 · 1983–1984 Grumman Kubvan Trucks

GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 85V-070 covers 533 1983–1984 Grumman Kubvan Trucks for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5331 model

ReportedMay 23, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A COTTER PIN THAT RETAINS THE NUT HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BEARING TO THE AXLE ROD MAY BE MISSING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE NUT COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE BEARING TO SLIDE OFF THE AXLE AND THE WHEEL TO COME OFF. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL THE COTTER PINS, IF MISSING.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL POWERED KUBVAN TRUCKS.SYSTEM: REAR WHEEL COTTER PIN.

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 Kubvan Trucks1983, 1984

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