| Make : GRUMMAN | Model : VAN | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19961201 - 19980831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V214000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981013 | Date Received by ODI: 19980908 | Date Added to Database: 19980910 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN OLSON, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GRUMMAN CORP. | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 22 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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