1993 White Gmc Wcm Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V255000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: July 13th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: November 27th, 1998

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 95E003006
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1995

Defect Summary:
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR DRYER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER "1000" AIR DRYER.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-279-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V038000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: March 21st, 1995

Defect Summary:
THE WRONG BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY WAS USED TO ATTACH THE STEERING ARMS TO BOTH THE STEERING DRAG LINK AND THE STEERING RAM ASSIST CYLINDER, RESULTING IN A BINDING CONDITION.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BALL SOCKET TO FATIGUE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V038000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1994
Date of Owner Notification: March 16th, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO FALL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
VOLVO GM WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRACKETS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKET.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM (WHITEGMC) SERVICE CENTER AT 1-919-279-2000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.