Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 90V-046 · 1989–1990 Grumman Kurbmaster
GRUMMAN OLSON, INC recall 90V-046 covers 26 1989–1990 Grumman Kurbmaster for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
INABILITY TO SEE GEAR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR COULD PRESENT AN ACCIDENT HAZARD IF DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE GEAR VEHICLE IS IN.
The fix
SHORTEN INSTRUMENT PANEL TO MAKE GEAR POSTION INDICATOR VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER.
SYSTEM: GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR; FMVSS 101.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: KURBMASTER WALK IN VAN BODIES INSTALLED ON IVECO STRIP CHASSIS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT TO THE RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BLOCKED THE VIEW OF THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR.
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 September 1, 1989 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.