Electrical system: wiringRecall 94V-238 · White Gmc vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 94V-238 covers 1,275 White Gmc vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V238000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS WAS MISROUTED. IF THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THIS HARNESS, THE CIRCUIT WOULD NOT BE FUSE-PROTECTED.
The risk
A SHORT IN A MISROUTED POWER HARNESS CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE SUBJECT POWER HARNESS AND RECONNECT THE AFFECTED WIRES TO THE CORRECT FUSE-PROTECTED POWER JUNCTION.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 (DDEC III) ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCKS AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACTTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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 December 1, 1993 to September 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.