Vehicle recall 88V156000 · October 4, 1988

1982-1983 Grumman 870

Installation of two optional rear side turn signal lights increased the bulb load on the combination turn/hazard flasher from 8 to 10 bulbs, when operated in the hazard mode.

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

Summary: Installation of two optional rear side turn signal lights increased the bulb load on the combination turn/hazard flasher from 8 to 10 bulbs, when operated in the hazard mode.
Consequence: Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in FMVSS 108.
Remedy: Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.
Notes: System: lighting turn/hazard flashers.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with 10 hazard light bulbs.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V156000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 1988
Filed by: GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.
Owner notification: December 7, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 406
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Recall 88V156000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Grumman 870 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982

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