Vehicle recall 87V089000 · June 10, 1987
1983 Grumman 870
The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with FMVSS 108.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: lighting/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: transit buses with deceleration light system option.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 1987
- Filed by
- GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 14, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Grumman 870 (1983): 1983
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