- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in fmvss 108.
- The fix
- Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Grumman 870 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Grumman 870 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 1988 for the turn signal.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 870 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Grumman 870 recalls 4
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
- The problem
- The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108.
- The risk
- Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
- The fix
- Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.
- The problem
- Buses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by fmvss 217.
- The risk
- BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
- The fix
- Add emergency exit instructions to 3rd window on left side.
- 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.
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Does the 1983 Grumman 870 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1983 Grumman 870: turn signal (October 1988); exterior lighting (June 1987); labels (February 1987); 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 1983 Grumman 870 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Grumman 870 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1983 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