Vehicles before 2015, 1988
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197 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1988, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake (Oshkosh) IF THIS OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE,VEHICLE COULD ROLL DOWN THE INCLINE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY. Dec 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 28, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Flxible) TETHER BELT LENGTH FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS207. Dec 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Utilimaster) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. Dec 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 20, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Ford) FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Land Rover) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120. Dec 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Chevrolet) IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH, THE EFFECTIVENESSOF THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT MAY BE REDUCED. Dec 13, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 13, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (BMW) BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR. Dec 13, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 13, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Mercury) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. Dec 12, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 12, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Neoplan) BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. Dec 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 6, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Buick and Pontiac) IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 6, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Buick, Pontiac and Chevrolet) IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 6, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Ferrari) AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WOULDBECOME INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. Dec 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Volkswagen) IF THE ABOVE CONDITION IS PRESENT AND THE STEERING WHEELNUT IS TORQUED LOWER THAN SPECIFIED, BREAK OF THE FRICTION LOCK COULD RESULT INLOOSENING AND SEPARATION… Dec 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Saab) FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. Nov 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 28, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control (Collins) A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY. Nov 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 25, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (AM General) THIS COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITAND THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OF THE NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE. Nov 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 23, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Landoll) TRAILERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106. Nov 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer (Honda and Acura) THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY. Nov 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Suzuki) BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH STALK WOULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELTFROM RESTRAINING THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. Nov 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Ford) FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THAT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301COULD OCCUR. Nov 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission (Harley-Davidson) SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT. Nov 15, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 15, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Mack) FAN FAILURE COULD RESULT IN PARTS BEING PROPELLED OUTSIDEOF THE FAN SHROUD, WHICH COULD INJURE THE PERSON STANDING NEAR THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT. Nov 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Thomas) SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVER. Nov 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 8, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable (Pontiac and Oldsmobile) PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE PROPERLY APPLIED AND VEHICLEWILL NOT MEET THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105. Nov 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (White GMC) 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… Nov 2, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 2, 1988The hazardElectric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Neoplan) FAILURE OF THE TAG AXLE WILL REDUCE THE LOAD CARRYINGCAPABILITY OF THESE BUSES. Nov 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch (Emergency One) IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 85 PSI WHILE THE VEHICLE ISBEING DRIVEN THE REAR BRAKE SPRING CHAMBERS WILL START TO APPLY CAUSING THEREAR BRAKE DRUMS TO OVERHEAT. Nov 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1988The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (Automatic) TONGUE MOUNT COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION. Nov 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash (Saab) THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Nov 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 1, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Freightliner) STEERING CAPABILITIES COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. Oct 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Freightliner) BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Oct 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 24, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Carpenter) EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD BECOME NON OPERATIONAL IF C CLIPSCAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF. Oct 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Mack) FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS COULD CAUSE DISLOCATIONOF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRUCK DISABLEMENT,POSSIBLE LOSS OF… Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Mack) WELD CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE STEPS TO DISENGAGEAND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE TRUCK. Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: buckle assembly (Pontiac) IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION, SEAT BELT COULDRELEASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Pontiac, Buick and OLDSMOBILE and 1 more) FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Ford and Mercury) FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE. Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: driveshaft (Volvo) THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR. Oct 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Freightliner) A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH. Oct 11, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 11, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal (Grumman) FLASHER DID NOT MEET THE HAZARD FLASHER PERFORMANCE TESTREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108. Oct 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (International Harvester and International) LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND POWER ASSIST TOHYDRAULIC BRAKES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Oct 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box: shaft sector (Chance) THIS MISASSEMBLAGE DOES NOT ALLOW PROPER ENGAGEMENT OFTHESE STEERING COMPONENTS. Oct 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hubcap/cover (Honda) WHEEL HUB COULD CRACK AND BRAKE DISC MAY SEPARATE FROMTHE HUB, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING. Oct 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (Jeep) THIS CAN CAUSE DISLOCATION AND BINDING OF THE WIPERSYSTEM LINKAGE WHICH, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Sep 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 29, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Mack) AN UNDERTORQUED FASTENER WILL LOOSEN UP AND CAN RESULT INWHEEL SEPARATION, LOSS OF CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. Sep 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Mack) BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. Sep 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings (Holiday Rambler) A RUPTURED LINE WOULD RELEASE LP GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERECREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE AND POTENTIAL PERSONALINJURY TO ANY OCCUPANT OR… Sep 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 26, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Nissan Diesel) THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY. Sep 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 16, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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