NHTSA Campaign Id 98V214000; Date: Sep. 8, 1998
This condition can disable the parking brake.
Recalled Vehicles:1998 Grumman VAN
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Grumman Olson, Inc
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: truck bodies installed on navistar 1652c chassis and equipped with automatic transmissions. The parking brake was routed so that it can contact the left front tire. This contact can cause the protective sheath to be worn away, potentially causing failure of the cable.
How to Fix:Dealers will relocate the cable out of the area of the front tire and replace any cables worn by the tire.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began October 13, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact grumman olson at 1-616-659-0327. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 1998
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