Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lightsRecall 87V-118 · 1987 Grumman Long Life

GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 87V-118 covers 991 1987 Grumman Long Life for a exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected9911 model
ReportedAug 3, 1987Owners notified Aug 10, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HAZARD FLASHER UNIT, WHEN USED IN PLACE OF THE TURN SIGNAL FLASH UNIT, DOES NOT PROVIDE LAMP OUTAGE INDICATION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 108.

The risk

DRIVER WOULD NOT REALIZE TURN SIGNAL LAMP HAS BURNEDOUT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE HAZARD FLASHER UNIT WITH A NEW TURN SIGNAL FLASHER WHICH COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 108.

SYSTEM: HAZARD FLASHER UNIT/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POSTAL SERVICE VEHICLES ON GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS.

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