Recalls for 1987 Grumman Long Life

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1988-01-29
Description
Accelerator control may stick in a depressed position when outside temperatures are at or below freezing.

Consequence
Engine continued to run at greater than idle speed whenoperator removes pressure from accelerator pedal, which could result in loss ofcontrol and an accident.

Corrective Action
Reroute or replace accelerator cable with a new cable.

Notes
System: acceleratorvehicle description: special fleet for post office.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Posted on: 1987-08-24
Description
The hazard flasher unit, when used in place of the turn signal flash unit, does not provide lamp outage indication as required by fmvss 108.

Consequence
Driver would not realize turn signal lamp has burnedout.

Corrective Action
Replace hazard flasher unit with a new turn signal flasher which complies with fmvss 108.

Notes
System: hazard flasher unit/fmvss 108.vehicle description: postal service vehicles on general motors chassis.