Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 88V-156 · 1982–1983 Grumman 870

GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. recall 88V-156 covers 406 1982–1983 Grumman 870 for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4061 model

ReportedOct 4, 1988Owners notified Dec 7, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

INSTALLATION OF TWO OPTIONAL REAR SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS INCREASED THE BULB LOAD ON THE COMBINATION TURN/HAZARD FLASHER FROM 8 TO 10 BULBS, WHEN OPERATED IN THE HAZARD MODE.

The risk

FLASHER DID NOT MEET THE HAZARD FLASHER PERFORMANCE TESTREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A COMBINATION TURN/HAZARD FLASHER THAT COMPLIES WITH THIS STANDARD.

SYSTEM: LIGHTING TURN/HAZARD FLASHERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 10 HAZARD LIGHT BULBS.

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 8701982, 1983

Built from August 1, 1981 to May 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.