Recalls for 1988 White Gmc Wxll

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1998-10-15
Description
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
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1990-04-13
Description
Curb side cab entry grab handle reinforcements may have been omitted.

Consequence
Grab handle could loosen and eventually pull loose; this could result in injury to user of the handle

Corrective Action
Install missing curb side cab entry grab handle reinforcements.

Notes
System: cab entry grab handles.vehicle description: heavy-duty truck built with an auxiliary drive station.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 1988-12-01
Description
Grounding of the ac power source may be defective (or there may be no electrical grounding at the ac power source).

Consequence
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.