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1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks

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

  1. Wheels

    NHTSA 85V070000 Reported 533 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.

    A cotter pin that retains the nut holding the rear wheel bearing to the axle rod may be missing. Consequence of defect: the nut could loosen allowing the bearing to slide off the axle and the wheel to come off. This could result in a vehicle accident.

    Remedy: Install the cotter pins, if missing.

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V139000 Reported 98 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.

    Vacuum lines that help in the operation of the power braking system may collapse under vacuum pressure. Vehicle does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses", since vacuum lines contain material which is not certified for their application.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace hose with one that complies with the safety standard.

  3. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 83V138000 Reported 51 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN ALLIED IND., INC.

    In the event of a collision, vehicle may leak fuel when rolled to an inclination of less than 45 degrees. Although a vent valve is present, the valve closes only when the vehicle angle exceeds 45 degrees. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the vent hose with one of an improved design. The vent hose will be rerouted to a position above the maximum fuel level and will discharge into the fuel tank filler pipe.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks. 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 Kubvan Trucks model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks30
1984 Grumman Kubvan Trucks10

Checking a specific 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks

How do I know if my 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1983 Grumman Kubvan Trucks; 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 83V138000).

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.