Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V137000 Reported June 13, 1978

Emergency parking brake:mechanical:driveline type:

Grumman Flxible Corp. · Parking Brake · 1,179 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V137000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
1,179
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 13, 1978

Defect Summary

The parking brake drum, if subjected to abnormal heating as a result of operating the coach with the parking brake applied or only partially released, may become cracked. The weakened brake drum then becomes subject to failure.

Corrective Action

The brake drum will be inspected and, if necessary, will be replaced with an improved brake drum.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 78V137000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V137000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V137000?

NHTSA recall 78V137000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on June 13, 1978. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:mechanical:driveline type:. The recall affects approximately 1,179 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V137000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.