Recall 98V255000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS Defect in 1986-1998 WHITE GMC WAH
RECALL This recall affects up to 95,013 vehicles.
Recall Summary
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
Related Recalls for WHITE GMC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 93V031000 | 1989 WHITE GMC WHR64T | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 204 |