GRUMMAN 870 1983: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V089000

Make Model Year
GRUMMAN 870 1983
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-09-14 1987-06-10 1987-06-12

Production Dates: 1982-11-01 - 1982-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: GRUMMAN CORP.

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

THE FLASHING MODE OF THE DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Consequence

FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

Remedy

MODIFY DECELERATION LIGHTS TO REMOVE THE FLASHING MODE.

Notes

SYSTEM: LIGHTING/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM OPTION.