Vehicle recall 87V061000 · May 1, 1987
Grumman Kurbette, Kurbmaster and 1 more model
Incorrect grade bolts were used in attaching the body to the chassis and in attaching the seat onto the chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Incorrect grade bolts were used in attaching the body to the chassis and in attaching the seat onto the chassis.
- Consequence
- Proper torque could not be achieved and body couldseparate from the chassis during an impact.
- Remedy
- Repair to eliminate incorrect bolt problem.
- Notes
- System: chassis bolts.vehicle description: trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1987
- Filed by
- GRUMMAN OLSON, INC
- Owner notification
- July 17, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 472
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Grumman Kurbette (1987): 1987
- Grumman Kurbmaster (1987): 1987
- Grumman V-Bodies (1987): 1987
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