Recall
Grumman V-bodies — 87V061000
NHTSA ID
87V061000
Make
Grumman
Model
V-bodies
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-05-01
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
472
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.