Does the 1983 Grumman 870 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1983 Grumman 870 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Grumman dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Grumman 870?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Grumman 870 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Grumman 870. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Grumman been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Grumman dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Grumman 870 recalls, newest first

October 4, 1988NHTSA 88V156000406 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in FMVSS 108.
Remedy: Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 10, 1987NHTSA 87V08900022 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with FMVSS 108.
Consequence: Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with FMVSS 108.
Remedy: Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 13, 1987NHTSA 87V01500024 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Buses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by FMVSS 217.
Consequence: Buses do not comply with FMVSS 217.
Remedy: Add emergency exit instructions to 3rd window on left side.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 1, 1984NHTSA 84V0100005,222 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
Remedy: Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Grumman 870 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Grumman 870 years

Other 1983 Grumman models

Questions

Does the 1983 Grumman 870 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Grumman 870 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Grumman dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Grumman 870?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.