White Gmc Wg 1994
Model Wg made in 1994 by White Gmc got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1994
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
94V238000 | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | from 12/01/1993 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1275 | 11/30/1994 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/01/1994 | 01/03/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The main electrical power harness was misrouted. if there was an electrical short in this harness, the circuit would not be fuse-protected. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A short in a misrouted power harness can create a potential for a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the subject power harness and reconnect the affected wires to the correct fuse-protected power junction. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
96V095000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 771 | 04/23/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/1996 | 06/11/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
95V218000 | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | from 06/01/1994 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2456 | 01/17/1995 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/13/1995 | 11/16/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Undercoating applied to the inside of the cab shell squeezed out during assembly onto the brake pedal plunger. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Undercoating on the plunger may cause the plunger to stick resulting in increased brake pedal effort and/or slow release of the brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will clean the undercoating from the brake pedal plunger assembly, lubricate and reinstall the brake pedal plunger assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air; pedals; linkages and valves.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks.note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
95E003006 | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 4709 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/25/1995 | 09/27/1995 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 air dryer.note: if your 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, contact volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-279-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
94V038000 | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | from 03/01/1993 to 01/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3768 | 03/16/1994 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/23/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The brackets that attach the steering column assembly to the cab structure cracks at the v notch in the bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the bracket may cause the steering column assembly to fall, which may result in loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Volvo gm will replace the suspect brackets with a newly designed bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: class 8 trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact volvo gm (whitegmc) service center at 1-919-279-2000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
98V255000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 95013 | 11/27/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This condition would result in increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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). |