Grumman recalls and safety
28 recalls since 1972 · 2 owner complaints since 2010
28
vehicle recalls since 1972
28
vehicle recalls since 1972
Grumman has had 28 vehicle recalls since 1972, covering 31,635 vehicles as reported. There were no Grumman recalls in 2025. The Grumman Kurbmaster has the most recalls (9).
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
28
Since 1972
Units affected
32K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Grumman vehicle recalls each year since 1972, and the vehicles they covered
Grumman models
15 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurbmaster | 9 | 5,654 | 0 | - |
| 870 | 4 | 5,674 | 0 | - |
| Van | 3 | 2,020 | 1 | - |
| Grumman | 3 | 839 | 0 | - |
| Kubvan Trucks | 3 | 682 | 0 | - |
| Kabmaster | 2 | 1,906 | 0 | - |
| Kurbette | 2 | 2,278 | 0 | - |
| Long Life | 2 | 8,991 | 0 | - |
| Freight Star | 1 | 7,256 | 0 | - |
| Kubvan | 1 | 308 | 0 | - |
| Metro | 1 | 5,222 | 0 | - |
| Route Star | 1 | 111 | 0 | - |
| Transit Coach | 1 | 5,222 | 0 | - |
| V-Bodies | 1 | 472 | 0 | - |
| Postal Service | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Grumman recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Grumman recalls by component
- Exterior lighting5 · 2,060 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 3,087 units
- Equipment2 · 251 units
- Steering2 · 5,401 units
- Suspension2 · 780 units
- Trailer hitches2 · 7,474 units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 8,111 units
- Electrical system1 · 100 units
Latest Grumman recalls
The newest of 28. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1998 | Grumman VAN (1998): Parking brakeNo. 98V214000 | Other or not stated | 22 |
| Oct 18, 1995 | Grumman VAN (1994-1995): Seat beltsNo. 95V200000 | Crash risk | 1,500 |
| Oct 17, 1994 | Grumman Freight Star (1992-1994): Trailer hitchesNo. 94V181000 | Other or not stated | 7,256 |
| Aug 2, 1993 | Grumman Kabmaster (1992): Electrical systemNo. 93V128000 | Fire | 100 |
| Nov 3, 1992 | Grumman Route Star (1992): Vehicle speed controlNo. 92V158000 | Crash risk | 111 |
| Jul 24, 1991 | Grumman VAN (1987-1991): Exterior lightingNo. 91V128000 | Other or not stated | 498 |
| Mar 8, 1990 | Grumman Kurbmaster (1989-1990): Power trainNo. 90V046000 | Crash risk | 26 |
| Oct 4, 1988 | Grumman 870 (1982-1983): Exterior lightingNo. 88V156000 | Other or not stated | 406 |
| Jan 27, 1988 | Grumman Long Life (1987-1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 88V011000 | Crash risk | 8,000 |
| Jan 13, 1988 | Grumman Kurbmaster (1987): Exterior lightingNo. 88V004000 | Other or not stated | 143 |
| Aug 3, 1987 | Grumman Long Life (1987): Exterior lightingNo. 87V118000 | Fire | 991 |
| Jun 10, 1987 | Grumman 870 (1983): Exterior lightingNo. 87V089000 | Other or not stated | 22 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which Grumman models have the most recalls?
The Kurbmaster (9), the 870 (4) and the Van (3) have the most recalls since 1972. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Grumman recall problem?
Exterior lighting: 5 of the 28 Grumman recalls, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (5).
What do Grumman owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints Grumman owners filed since 2010, then engine (1). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Grumman?
No Grumman recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.