Defect Description For Recall
In The Event Of A Collision, Vehicle May Leak Fuel When Rolled To An Inclination Of Less Than 45 Degrees. Although A Vent Valve Is Present, The Valve Closes Only When The Vehicle Angle Exceeds 45 Degrees. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”
Make Of Vehicle
GRUMMAN
Model Of Vehicle
KUBVAN TRUCKS
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
83V138000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Vent Hose With One Of An Improved Design. The Vent Hose Will Be Rerouted To A Position Above The MaximUM Fuel Level And Will Discharge Into The Fuel Tank Filler Pipe.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Grumman Allied Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19830401
End Of Manufacture
19831001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
19840119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Grumman Allied Ind., Inc.
Date Report Received
19831227
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301