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Safety Recalls of Grumman 870 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Grumman 870. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Grumman 870.

NHTSA Recall #: 88V156000; Oct. 4, 1988

Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in fmvss 108.

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Grumman 870, 1983 Grumman 870

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Recall Summary: Installation of two optional rear side turn signal lights increased the bulb load on the combination turn/hazard flasher from 8 to 10 bulbs, when operated in the hazard mode. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V089000; Jun. 10, 1987

Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108.

Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Grumman 870

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recall Summary: The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V015000; Feb. 13, 1987

Buses do not comply with fmvss 217.

Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Grumman 870

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Recall Summary: Buses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by fmvss 217. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V010000; Jan. 1, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Flxible Metro, 1984 Flxible Metro, 1984 Flxible Transit Coach, 1978 Grumman 870, 1979 Grumman 870, 1980 Grumman 870, 1981 Grumman 870, 1982 Grumman 870, 1983 Grumman 870, 1984 Grumman 870, 1983 Grumman Metro, 1984 Grumman Metro, 1983 Grumman Transit Coach

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Grumman 870 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Oct. 4, 1988	Exterior Lighting:turn Signal	406
Jun. 10, 1987	Exterior Lighting	22
Feb. 13, 1987	Equipment:other:labels	24
Jan. 1, 1984	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	5,222

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Grumman 870 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1984 Grumman 870	1
1983 Grumman 870	4
1982 Grumman 870	2
1981 Grumman 870	1
1980 Grumman 870	1
1979 Grumman 870	1
1978 Grumman 870	1