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1983 Grumman 870 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1983 Grumman 870. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1983 Grumman 870

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Turn signal (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 88V156000 Reported 406 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.

  2. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 87V089000 Reported 22 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.

    The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with FMVSS 108.

    Remedy: Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 87V015000 Reported 24 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.

    Buses have only two emergency window exits identified on left side, instead of three required by FMVSS 217.

    Remedy: Add emergency exit instructions to 3rd window on left side.

  4. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 84V010000 Reported 5,222 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.

    Remedy: Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1983 Grumman 870. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Grumman 870 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Grumman 870 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1978 Grumman 87010
1979 Grumman 87010
1980 Grumman 87010
1981 Grumman 87010
1982 Grumman 87020
1983 Grumman 87040
1984 Grumman 87010

Checking a specific 1983 Grumman 870

How do I know if my 1983 Grumman 870 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1983 Grumman 870; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Grumman dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V010000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Grumman models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.