Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V248000 Reported November 15, 1979

Brakes:electrical wiring and connectors

Grumman Flxible Corp. · Service Brakes, Air · 1,535 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V248000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
1,535
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 15, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The required brake release time of 0.55 seconds may not be attainable due to disconnection of the rockwell skid control valve which had performed the relay valve and quick release functions.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard.

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 79V248000 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 79V248000

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

What is recall 79V248000?

NHTSA recall 79V248000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on November 15, 1979. It addresses: Brakes:electrical wiring and connectors. The recall affects approximately 1,535 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V248000 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.