NHTSA Recall 88V174000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1988-11-02. An estimated 234 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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