Recall 98V-214: 1998 Grumman Van Parking Brake Recall

NHTSA number

98V-214

Report date

Sep 8, 1998

Vehicles affected

22

Owners notified

Oct 13, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: truck bodies installed on navistar 1652c chassis and equipped with automatic transmissions. The parking brake was routed so that it can contact the left front tire. This contact can cause the protective sheath to be worn away, potentially causing failure of the cable.

The risk

This condition can disable the parking brake.

The fix

Dealers will relocate the cable out of the area of the front tire and replace any cables worn by the tire.

Notes

Owner notification began october 13, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact grumman olson at 1-616-659-0327.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	GRUMMAN OLSON, INC
Component	Parking Brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	98V214000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Grumman Van	1998	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-214?

Vehicle description: truck bodies installed on navistar 1652c chassis and equipped with automatic transmissions. The parking brake was routed so that it can contact the left front tire. This contact can cause the protective sheath to be worn away, potentially causing failure of the cable.

How is recall 98V-214 fixed?

Dealers will relocate the cable out of the area of the front tire and replace any cables worn by the tire.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.