GRUMMAN KURBMASTER 1986: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GRUMMAN | KURBMASTER | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-08-25 | 1986-05-19 | 1986-05-21 |
Production Dates: 1985-11-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: GRUMMAN CORP.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A SUPPORT THAT CONNECTS THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS LIES AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH. CONTINUED VIBRATIONS MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LINES TO WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
REROUTE AND/OR REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND SUPPORT TO AVOID CONTACT.
SYSTEM: BRAKES LINES/BODY TO CHASSIS SUPPORT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GRUMMAN KURBMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS P-60 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
