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 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Lincoln) OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE OF THEDRIVE GEARS INTO PARK POSITION. Jun 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Mack) IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. Jun 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Fleetwood) THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY AFIRE. Jun 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Kenworth) THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. Jun 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Travelcraft) REMOVAL OF FUEL FILLER CAP COULD RESULT IN SPILLAGE ORSPEWING OF FUEL FROM THE TANK WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Jun 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 24, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (International Harvester) TIE ROD STEERING ARM COULD FAIL, AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Jun 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 20, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Pontiac) IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IMPACT, FUEL SPILLAGE INEXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Jun 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 1988The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk (Pontiac and Chevrolet) LAMPS WOULD FLASH OR BE INOPERATIVE; CARS WOULD NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. Jun 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 14, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (Oshkosh) SEPARATED FAN BLADE COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY TOPERSONS NEAR BY AND ALSO COULD DAMAGE THE ENGINE, RADIATOR, ETC. Jun 13, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (White Truck, Autocar and White GMC) INJECTION OF THESE FLUIDS INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEMCOULD POSSIBLY BE IGNITED BY THE HEATING COILS AND AN EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR. Jun 10, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system (Hawkins) SHIFTING BRACKET MAY PINCH A REAR BRAKE LINE, CRIMPINGAND BREAKING THE LINE; THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE. Jun 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Ford) SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND… Jun 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 6, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Freightliner) STEPS COULD BREAK AWAY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO USER. Jun 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hubcap/cover (Kawasaki) DAMPER COULD DETERIORATE COMPLETELY AND REAR WHEEL HUBOR TRANSMISSION GEARS MAY BREAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. Jun 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Honey) TANK PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN SPILLAGE OR SPEWING OFFUEL FROM THE FUEL FILL LINE WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Jun 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Eagle and Renault) THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS. May 31, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 31, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: center support bearing (Mack) IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. May 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 23, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly (International Harvester) FASTENERS COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING MOUNTING ANGLES TOFAIL AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE 5TH WHEEL FROM THE TRUCK. May 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 23, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Merkur) IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THETRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THETRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS… May 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 20, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Neoplan) THIS COULD JEOPARDIZE THE CIRCUITRY TO BE PROTECTED BYTHE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. May 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 18, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Neoplan) FUEL ODOR WOULD BE PRESENT AND IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. May 17, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 17, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Oldsmobile, Buick and Pontiac) THIS COULD PREVENT THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO CLOSED(IDLE) POSITION WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED; THUS, ENGINE SPEED WOULDNOT DECREASE, AND LOSS OF… May 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 16, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: brake lights (GMC and Chevrolet) BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEMENT AND THUS NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 105. May 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 16, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights (Flxible) BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. May 11, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Ford) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE WEAR IN THE STEERING GEARLEADING TO INCREASED EFFORT AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING GEAR SEIZURE. May 10, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 10, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump (Buick and Oldsmobile) THIS COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK, WITH THE POTENTIAL FORAN UNDERHOOD FIRE. May 10, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 10, 1988The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires (Volkswagen) TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL. May 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 6, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (Dodge) SUCH INTERFERENCE MAY DISLODGE CAP AND ALLOW HYDROGENGAS TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. May 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 4, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Dodge) WHEEL STUDS COULD LOOSEN, ALLOWING WHEEL TO SEPARATEFROM THE TRUCK. May 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 4, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Thomas) IF A LEAK DEVELOPS IN THE AIR BRAKE PLUMBING, AIR INFRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED. May 2, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 2, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Alfa Romeo) THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN HEADLIGHTS FAILURE WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Apr 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 26, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Blue Bird) WHEN STEERING POST TURNS, IT CAN RUB THROUGH INSULATIONCAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS. Apr 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 26, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Cadillac) THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. Apr 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 26, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Yamaha) THIS COULD WEAR THE BRAKE HOSE AND CAUSE BRAKE FLUIDLEAKAGE, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, AND LEAD TO ANACCIDENT. Apr 25, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (White Truck, Autocar and White GMC) BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RETAIN REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER Apr 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 20, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Buick) THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF BRAKEHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND AN ACCIDENT. Apr 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 19, 1988The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Buick and Pontiac) IF PRIMARY LATCH DISENGAGES, HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLYOPEN. Apr 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (Buick) CONTINUED OPERATION OF CAR WITH EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN SEPARATION OF THAT JOINT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT. Apr 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 18, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (Isuzu) THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG, PREMATURE BRAKE PADWEAR AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Apr 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Mazda) THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. Apr 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volvo) A VOLTAGE DROP WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN ONPOSITION COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION. Apr 14, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Renault) FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK. Apr 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: power adjust (Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth) SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK. Apr 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 8, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Honda) IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Apr 6, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 6, 1988The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Establishment) CONTACT OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH THE FUEL TANK COULDEVENTUALLY CAUSE TANK TO LEAK FUEL, WHICH MIGHT BECOME A FIRE HAZARD. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Subaru) FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 REGARDING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (International Harvester) THE TIE ROD END NUTS COULD LOOSEN, SHEAR OFF THE LOCKINGCOTTER PIN AND ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD STEERING ARM.THIS COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO… Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Gillig) FAILS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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