Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 88V-011 · 1987–1988 Grumman Long Life
GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC. recall 88V-011 covers 8,000 1987–1988 Grumman Long Life for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING.
The risk
ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT GREATER THAN IDLE SPEED WHENOPERATOR REMOVES PRESSURE FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REROUTE OR REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A NEW CABLE.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATORVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.