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1987 Grumman Kurbmaster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Grumman Kurbmaster — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Kurbmaster years?

Kurbmaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted1 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints
Kurbmaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1987 Grumman Kurbmaster have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

88V004000LightingJanuary 13, 1988 · 143 units

Defect

THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IS NOT IDENTIFIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS/101.

Consequence

VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101.

Remedy

PROVIDE A DECAL TO BE PLACED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ADJACENT TO THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.

87V061000SuspensionMay 1, 1987 · 472 units

Defect

INCORRECT GRADE BOLTS WERE USED IN ATTACHING THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS AND IN ATTACHING THE SEAT ONTO THE CHASSIS.

Consequence

PROPER TORQUE COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED AND BODY COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS DURING AN IMPACT.

Remedy

REPAIR TO ELIMINATE INCORRECT BOLT PROBLEM.

87V036000Fuel SystemMarch 16, 1987 · 1,806 units

Defect

CLAMP WHICH SECURES THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO THE BODY IS MISSING.

Consequence

HOSE COULD SAG ONTO REAR SPRING WEARING A HOLE IN THEHOSE; THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SPILL ONTO GROUND WHILE FILLING OR DRIVINGTRUCK.

Remedy

INSTALL MISSING CLAMP AND REPLACE FILLER HOSE IF IT HAS BEEN RUBBED BY SPRING.

1987 Grumman Kurbmaster — common questions

Is the 1987 Grumman Kurbmaster reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Grumman Kurbmaster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Grumman Kurbmaster. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.