NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Grumman Van Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Grumman Van has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Grumman Van. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Grumman dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Grumman Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GRUMMAN OLSON/PARK BRAKE ROUTING
NHTSA #98V214000 · Parking Brake — Driveline — Hydraulic — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported September 8, 1998 · GRUMMAN OLSON, INC
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Owners notified October 13, 1998 · Vehicles built December 1, 1996 – August 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GRUMMAN OLSON AT 1-616-659-0327.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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