Exterior lightingRecall 87V-089 · 1983 Grumman 870

GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. recall 87V-089 covers 22 1983 Grumman 870 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected221 model
ReportedJun 10, 1987Owners notified Sep 14, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FLASHING MODE OF THE DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

The risk

FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

What to do

The fix

MODIFY DECELERATION LIGHTS TO REMOVE THE FLASHING MODE.

SYSTEM: LIGHTING/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM OPTION.

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

Built from November 1, 1982 to November 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.