1998 GRUMMAN VAN RECALL - #98V214000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE : HYDRAULIC : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 GRUMMAN VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
GRUMMAN OLSON, INC |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1996 - 8/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/10/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GRUMMAN OLSON, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/1998 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GRUMMAN OLSON AT 1-616-659-0327.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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