Suspension: multiple axleRecall 88V-113 · White Gmc vehicles

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 88V-113 covers 119 White Gmc vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1199 models
ReportedJul 19, 1988Owners notified Jul 28, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AXLE SEAT USED ON REAR AXLE MAY BE TOO HARD (BRITTLE) AND COULD CRACK.

The risk

THE AFFECTED AXLE WOULD BE LOOSE, AFFECTING STEERING ANDDIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE SUSPECT AXLE SEAT.

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 1, 1988 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.