| Make : GRUMMAN | Model : 870 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19810801 - 19830501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V156000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881207 | Date Received by ODI: 19881004 | Date Added to Database: 19881011 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GRUMMAN CORP. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 406 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
FLASHER DID NOT MEET THE HAZARD FLASHER PERFORMANCE TESTREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A COMBINATION TURN/HAZARD FLASHER THAT COMPLIES WITH THIS STANDARD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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