OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V174000

Electrical System:wiring

Reported Nov 2, 1988 · VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP

Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Remedy

REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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

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