THE ENGINE BOX ON SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
— Recall Campaign #80V025000
THE ENGINE BOX ON SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING IT TO PROTRUDE PAST THE TOE BOARD FLANGE. THIS PROTRUSION COULD HINDER THE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER"S RIGHT FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,841 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80V025000
| Manufacturer: | GRUMMAN CORP. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 07, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80V025000 |
| Units affected: | 2,841 |
- Description:
- THE ENGINE BOX ON SOME UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, CAUSING IT TO PROTRUDE PAST THE TOE BOARD FLANGE. THIS PROTRUSION COULD HINDER THE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER"S RIGHT FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH A REPAIR KIT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; ENGINE BOX.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS HINDERENCE COULD PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM REACTINGSWIFTLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.