GRUMMAN KURBMASTER 1981: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GRUMMAN | KURBMASTER | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-06-04 | 1981-04-10 | 1981-05-12 |
Production Dates: 1981-01-01 - 1981-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: GRUMMAN CORP.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A LOCKNUT ON A BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH TO ENGAGE THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT. THIS NUT COULD VIBRATE LOOSE, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION.
THE NUT WILL BE INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED, IF NECESSARY, TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE NUT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO PEDAL BRACKET LOCKNUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL COMPLETELY WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNERS ARE URGED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEENTAKEN.
