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1990 Grumman Kurbmaster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1990 Grumman Kurbmaster — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Kurbmaster years?

Kurbmaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 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, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1990 Grumman Kurbmaster have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

90V046000TransmissionMarch 8, 1990 · 26 units

Consequence

INABILITY TO SEE GEAR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR COULD PRESENT AN ACCIDENT HAZARD IF DRIVER IS NOT AWARE OF THE GEAR VEHICLE IS IN.

Remedy

SHORTEN INSTRUMENT PANEL TO MAKE GEAR POSTION INDICATOR VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER.

1990 Grumman Kurbmaster — common questions

Is the 1990 Grumman Kurbmaster reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1990 Grumman Kurbmaster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1990 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.