Vehicle recall 83V139000 · December 28, 1983

1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks

Vacuum lines that help in the operation of the power braking system may collapse under vacuum pressure.

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

Summary: Vacuum lines that help in the operation of the power braking system may collapse under vacuum pressure. Vehicle does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses", since vacuum lines contain material which is not certified for their application.
Remedy: Dealer will replace hose with one that complies with the safety standard.
Notes: Vehicle description: light and medium trucks (vans).system: service brakes; power assist vacuum line.consequences of defect: braking effectiveness would be degraded without thecorrect degree of vacuum in the power assist assembly. An accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum braking distance is required.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V139000
Reported to NHTSA: December 28, 1983
Filed by: GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.
Owner notification: January 19, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 98
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 83V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Grumman Kubvan Trucks (1983): 1983

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