Electrical system: wiringRecall 88V-174 · White Gmc vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 88V-174 covers 234 White Gmc vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1988 to September 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.