Vehicle recall 83V138000 · December 27, 1983

1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks

In the event of a collision, vehicle may leak fuel when rolled to an inclination of less than 45 degrees.

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

Summary: In the event of a collision, vehicle may leak fuel when rolled to an inclination of less than 45 degrees. Although a vent valve is present, the valve closes only when the vehicle angle exceeds 45 degrees. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Remedy: Dealer will replace the vent hose with one of an improved design. The vent hose will be rerouted to a position above the maximum fuel level and will discharge into the fuel tank filler pipe.
Notes: Vehicle description: light and medium trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank vent hose.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident which causes the truck toroll, spilled fuel may contribute to a fire and personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V138000
Reported to NHTSA: December 27, 1983
Filed by: GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.
Owner notification: January 19, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 51
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Recall 83V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Grumman Kubvan Trucks (1983): 1983

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