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White GMC WB Recall 88V174: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 88V174, reported November 2, 1988, 234 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V174VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).
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.
Remedy
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

White GMC WB1988
White GMC WCA1988
White GMC WCM1988
White GMC WCS1988
White GMC WHL1988
White GMC WHR1988
White GMC WIA1988
White GMC WIM1988
White GMC WX1988
White GMC Wxll1988