Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1998 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.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES INSTALLED ON NAVISTAR 1652C CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ROUTED SO THAT IT CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH TO BE WORN AWAY, POTENTIALLY CAUSING FAILURE OF THE CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN DISABLE THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE CABLE OUT OF THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES WORN BY THE TIRE.
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.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 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.