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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- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (White Truck, Autocar and White GMC) SEAT BELT WOULD BE INEFFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT RESTRAINOCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. Sep 13, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 13, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Saab) IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL. Sep 7, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 7, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Mack) DURING AN IMPACT, DRIVER AND/OR RIDER CAN MOVE FORWARDAND POSSIBLY STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD, EVEN WHEN WEARING A SEAT BELT. Sep 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system (Freightliner) THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD WARNINGLIGHTS, HIGH BEAM INDICATOR, OR LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL. Sep 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 6, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Ford) THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER. Sep 2, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: glass, side/rear (Ford) A FRACTURED WINDOW MAY CONTAIN FRAGMENTS THAT ARE LARGERTHAN THE 425 GRAMS ALLOWED. Sep 2, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 2, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Trailseeker) MOTORHOMES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. Aug 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac) IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH VEHICLE BECOMES INVERTEDMISSING VALVE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301WHICH COULD RESULT IN… Aug 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum (Volkswagen) BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. Aug 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 29, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front (Freightliner) OVER TIME BELT COULD WEAR THROUGH RENDERING ITINEFFECTIVE. Aug 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 26, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages (Kenworth) BRAKING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A TRAILER COULDBE REDUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Aug 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 25, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (CX Automotive) THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO FAIL TO MEET THEREQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. Aug 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 22, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (GMC and Chevrolet) THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Aug 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 16, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Freightliner) THIS COULD RESULT IN LOW AIR FLOW ACROSS THE RESISTORNETWORK AND HIGH AMPERAGE, ALLOWING THE AIR DUCT TO REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURESWITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A… Aug 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 16, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid (Iveco) A DECREASE IN STOPPING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING. Aug 15, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (BMW) THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT. Aug 11, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 11, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings (Ford) ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES. Aug 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 9, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Thomas) BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222. Aug 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 9, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (AM General) OIL COULD IGNITE AND CREATE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Aug 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Western Star) STEERING ARMS COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS. Aug 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (Toyota) JACK COULD LOWER ITSELF WITH POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PERSONALINJURY. Aug 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Eagle) VEHICLES WOULD BE SUBJECT TO TRANSMISSION FAILURES. Aug 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Plymouth and Dodge) SEAT BELT LOCK WOULD EXTRACT AND CHILD SEAT MAY MOVE OUTOF ITS RESTRAINED POSITION. Aug 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door (Flxible) DRIVER CAN DRIVE OFF WITH EXIT DOOR NOT CLOSED AND LOCKEDWHICH COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER FALLING OUT OF THE EXIT DOOR WHILE THE BUS ISMOVING. Aug 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 1, 1988The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Mack) VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. Jul 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 28, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Mack) THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR. Jul 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (Mack) THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ASSISTANCE TO THESTEERING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Jul 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 26, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Peterbilt) IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: electrical (Avion) AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD MAY EXIST IF AN INSULATIONFAILURE OF A CONDUCTOR INSIDE THE CONVERTER SHOULD OCCUR. Jul 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1988The hazardElectric shockAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Chevrolet and Pontiac) WINDSHIELD COULD SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIERTEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212. Jul 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Kenworth) DRAGLINK COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Kenworth) THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD BIND AND NOT CONFORM TO THROTTLERETURN TIMING OF FMVSS 124. Jul 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 25, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Land Rover) THIS COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FILTER CASINGAND FUEL LEAKAGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. Jul 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Honda) FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. Jul 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Lincoln) BRAKE PUMP MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCINGBRAKING CAPABILITY; BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON. Jul 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 22, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (White GMC) THE AFFECTED AXLE WOULD BE LOOSE, AFFECTING STEERING ANDDIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. Jul 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Lincoln) MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Jul 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hub (Winnebago and Itasca) LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATEFROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 19, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Western Star) PERSONS USING THE MUFFLER MOUNTED GRAB HANDLES FORSUPPORT TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAB COULD RECEIVE SEVERE HAND OR ARM BURNS. Jul 12, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 12, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Harley-Davidson) THIS COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SEIZURE WITH POTENTIALFOR AN ACCIDENT. Jul 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 8, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Buick) THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIALLOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Chevrolet and GMC) LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT INA CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Jul 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Coleman) WHEEL SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch (Prevost) BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. Jul 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (Mercedes Benz) TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. Jul 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline (Plymouth, Dodge and Chrysler) IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic (Jeep) THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. Jul 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Plymouth and Dodge) FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 1, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
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