Defect
THE SAFETY BELTS COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT WILL NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CABLE BUCKLE ENDS.
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1994 Grumman Van — 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.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 100% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE SAFETY BELTS COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT WILL NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CABLE BUCKLE ENDS.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“POOR PLACEMENT OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS. SHOULDER HARNESS COMES DOWN OVER NECK ACROSS JUGULAR VAIN. CAUSING RESTRICTION OF BLOOD FLOW TO BRAIN. DAILY NOTHING. *TR”
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1994 Grumman Van. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.