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Safety recall · 87V015000

Equipment: labels Grumman recall

GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1987. It covers about 24 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V015000
Reported
Feb 13, 1987
Vehicles
24
Area
Equipment & accessories

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.

Contacts

System: emergency window exit identification/fmvss 217.Vehicle description: 35 ft. Transit buses with 40 passenger seating capacityequipped with sliding windows.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Grumman dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V015000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Grumman 87004F

Questions

Is the 87V015000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V015000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V015000 announced?

GRUMMAN OHIO CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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