GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC

— Recall Campaign #88V174000

GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 234 units affected.


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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

88V174000
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Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Recall date: November 02, 1988
NHTSA Campaign #: 88V174000
Units affected: 234

Description:
GROUNDING OF THE AC POWER SOURCE MAY BE DEFECTIVE (OR THERE MAY BE NO ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AT THE AC POWER SOURCE).
Consequeces:
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.
Corrective action:
REWIRE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TO ASSURE PROPER GROUNDING.
Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affects the following: