Recall 95E003006 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1993-1995 WHITE GMC WCA
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,709 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95E003006 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,709 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 WHITE GMC WCA, 1993 VOLVO FE, 1993 WHITE GMC WG, 1993 WHITE GMC WAH, 1993 WHITE GMC WXLL, 1993 WHITE GMC WIM, 1993 WHITE GMC WIA, 1993 WHITE GMC WHC, 1993 WHITE GMC WHR, 1993 WHITE GMC WX, 1993 WHITE GMC ACL, 1993 WHITE GMC WCM, 1994 WHITE GMC WHR, 1994 WHITE GMC WG, 1994 WHITE GMC WAH, 1994 VOLVO FE, 1994 WHITE GMC ACL, 1994 WHITE GMC WIA, 1994 WHITE GMC WHC, 1994 WHITE GMC WIM, 1994 WHITE GMC WXLL, 1994 WHITE GMC WX, 1994 WHITE GMC WCA, 1994 WHITE GMC WCM, 1995 WHITE GMC WHC, 1995 WHITE GMC WIA, 1995 WHITE GMC WHR, 1995 WHITE GMC WAH, 1995 WHITE GMC WXLL, 1995 WHITE GMC WX, 1995 WHITE GMC ACL, 1995 WHITE GMC WIM, 1995 WHITE GMC WCM, 1995 WHITE GMC WG, 1995 VOLVO FE, 1995 WHITE GMC WCA
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for WHITE GMC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
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| 98V255000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WAH | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS | 95,013 | |
| 96V095000 | 1996 WHITE GMC FE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 771 | |
| 96V032000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 6,034 | |
| 95V233000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WXR | SUSPENSION | 120 | |
| 95V119000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 175 | |
| 95V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WIM | STEERING:LINKAGES | 1,157 | |
| 95V218000 | 1995 WHITE GMC NE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2,456 | |
| 94V238000 | 1993 WHITE GMC ACL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1,275 | |
| 94V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3,768 | |
| 93V030000 | 1992 WHITE GMC FE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 415 |