White Gmc Wcm 1988

Model Wcm made in 1988 by White Gmc got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, parking brake and suspension.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
88V174000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 03/01/1988 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)23410/21/1988MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/02/198812/01/1988
Defect SummaryGrounding of the ac power source may be defective (or there may be no electrical grounding at the ac power source).
Consequence SummaryAnyone 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.
Corrective SummaryRewire engine block heater to assure proper grounding.
NotesSystem: electrical.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
91V081000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 03/01/1988 to 12/01/1990V (Vehicle)5305/02/1991ODIVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/26/199105/31/1991
Defect SummaryThe bendix mv-2 parking control valve installed in vehicles without a desiccant style air dryer may experience a seal failure. this failure may allow the valve to move from the park position to the release position, allowing the parking brakes to release.
Consequence SummaryRelease of the parking brakes while the vehicle isunattended or without warning could result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryRebuild the bendix mv-2 parking control valve.
NotesSystem: parking control valve.vehicle description: heavy trucks 33,000 lbs. gvwr and greater.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
98V255000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998V (Vehicle)9501311/27/1998MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/14/199810/15/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Consequence SummaryThis condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
NotesOwner notification began during november 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
88V113000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 06/01/1988 to 06/01/1988V (Vehicle)11907/28/1988MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/19/198807/21/1988
Defect SummaryAxle seat used on rear axle may be too hard (brittle) and could crack.
Consequence SummaryThe affected axle would be loose, affecting steering anddirectional control, which could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Corrective SummaryReplace suspect axle seat.
NotesSystem: rear axle seat.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 33,000 lbs. gvwr and greater.