NHTSA recall 88V174000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V174000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Reported | 1988-11-02 |
| Owners notified | 1988-10-21 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Units potentially affected | 234 |
What is wrong
GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).
What can happen
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.
The remedy
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
| 1988 WHITE GMC WB | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 WHITE GMC WCA | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WCM | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WCS | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WHL | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WHR | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WIA | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WIM | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WX | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
| 1988 WHITE GMC WXLL | Built 1988-03-01 to 1988-09-01. |
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