Suspension: multiple axleRecall 87V-061 · Grumman vehicles

GRUMMAN OLSON, INC recall 87V-061 covers 472 Grumman vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4723 models
ReportedMay 1, 1987Owners notified Jul 17, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V061000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT GRADE BOLTS WERE USED IN ATTACHING THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS AND IN ATTACHING THE SEAT ONTO THE CHASSIS.

The risk

PROPER TORQUE COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED AND BODY COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS DURING AN IMPACT.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR TO ELIMINATE INCORRECT BOLT PROBLEM.

SYSTEM: CHASSIS BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 1987 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.