Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V174000

Electrical system: wiring

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-11-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V174000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected
234
Reported to NHTSA
1988-11-02
Owners notified
1988-10-21

Defect description

GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).

Safety risk

ANYONE COMING INTO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE TRUCK WHILEIT IS CONNECTED TO A NON GROUND AC POWER SOURCE MAY RECEIVE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCKSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
WHITE GMC WB1988
WHITE GMC WCA1988
WHITE GMC WCM1988
WHITE GMC WCS1988
WHITE GMC WHL1988
WHITE GMC WHR1988
WHITE GMC WIA1988
WHITE GMC WIM1988
WHITE GMC WX1988
WHITE GMC WXLL1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.