Recall 94V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1992-1994 GRUMMAN FREIGHT STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,256 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V181000 |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN OLSON, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,256 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
A 2" BALL WAS TO BE WELDED TO A STEEL BAR AS WELL AS THE NUT FOR THE BALL WELDED TO THE SHANK. SOME VEHICLES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE NUT TO COME OFF.
Safety Consequence
THE BALL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BAR ALLOWING LOSS OF THE TOWED TRAILER.
Remedy
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY.
Related Recalls for GRUMMAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V214000 | 1998 GRUMMAN VAN | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 22 | |
| 95V200000 | 1994 GRUMMAN VAN | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,500 | |
| 93V128000 | 1992 GRUMMAN KABMASTER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 100 | |
| 92V158000 | 1992 GRUMMAN ROUTE STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 111 | |
| 91V128000 | 1989 GRUMMAN VAN | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 498 | |
| 90V046000 | 1989 GRUMMAN KURBMASTER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 26 | |
| 88V156000 | 1983 GRUMMAN 870 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 406 | |
| 88V004000 | 1987 GRUMMAN KURBMASTER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 143 | |
| 88V011000 | 1988 GRUMMAN LONG LIFE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 8,000 | |
| 87V089000 | 1983 GRUMMAN 870 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 22 |