- The problem
- Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
- The fix
- Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Grumman 870 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Grumman 870 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1984 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 870 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Grumman 870 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1981 Grumman 870 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All 870 yearsQuestions about the 1981 Grumman 870
Does the 1981 Grumman 870 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Grumman 870: steering wheel / handle bar (January 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Grumman 870 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Grumman 870 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Grumman 870 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Grumman 870 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data