NHTSA Recall 81V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V050000; Date: Apr. 10, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Grumman Kurbmaster
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Grumman Allied Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The nut will be inspected and tightened, if necessary, to ensure proper engagement of locking mechanism of the nut.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 1981
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