NHTSA campaign 88V174000
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 88V174000
GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).
Reported 11/02/1988
What can happen
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.
Repair
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
Components
- Electrical system: Wiring
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.