1989 WHITE GMC WG Recalls (2)

Campaign:
89V094000 on 07/21/1989
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
12/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
Affected:
89
Defect:
The label on the hand throttle was omitted.
Consequence:
Trucks would not comply with fmvss 101.
Correction:
Label and installation instructions will be sent to owners.
Notes:
System:hand throttle label/fmvss 101.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
98V255000 on 10/14/1998
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1986 - 07/12/1998
Affected:
95,013
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

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