Vehicle recall 80V025000 · March 7, 1980

1979-1980 Grumman Kurbmaster

The engine box on some units may have been incorrectly manufactured, causing it to protrude past the toe board flange.

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

Summary: The engine box on some units may have been incorrectly manufactured, causing it to protrude past the toe board flange. This protrusion could hinder the movement of the driver"s right foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the problem with a repair kit without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; engine box.consequences of defect: this hinderence could prevent the driver from reactingswiftly in case of emergency, which could result in an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V025000
Reported to NHTSA: March 7, 1980
Filed by: GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.
Owner notification: May 1, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,841
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 80V025000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Grumman Kurbmaster (1979-1980): 1980, 1979

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