White Gmc Recall 88V174000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 88V174000 · announced November 2, 1988 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 234 units affected

The problem

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

The 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.

What to do

REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 White Gmc Wb
• 1988 White Gmc Wca
• 1988 White Gmc Wcm
• 1988 White Gmc Wcs
• 1988 White Gmc Whl
• 1988 White Gmc Whr
• 1988 White Gmc Wia
• 1988 White Gmc Wim
• 1988 White Gmc Wx
• 1988 White Gmc Wxll

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.