NHTSA recall campaign
88V174000
ManufacturerVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPReported1988-11-02Affected234 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer remedy
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →