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 Equipment: other: labels (Eldorado) DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (Volkswagen) THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Saab) IF THE CHAIN GETS CAUGHT THE THROTTLE COULD BE PREVENTEDFROM RETURNING TO FULLY CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Utilimaster) THE MOUNTING CHANNEL IS NECESSARY TO SECURE THE SEAT BASEPEDESTAL. Apr 5, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Chevrolet and Pontiac) A LEVER WITH THIS CONDITION COULD BE INADVERTENTLY BUMPEDOR MOVED FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE BY THE DRIVER OR A PASSENGER WHILE THE VEHICLEIS BEING DRIVEN. Apr 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages (Peterbilt) THIS CONDITION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVERS VISION AND AVEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT. Apr 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Pontiac, Buick and Chevrolet) THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. Apr 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: webbing (Pontiac) THIS INTERFERENCE COULD LIMIT THE ROTATION OF THE GUIDELOOP. Apr 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 1, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW WATER/OIL MIXTURE TO BUILD UPIN THE HOSE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE AIR INLET DUCT. Mar 29, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 29, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Isuzu) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Mar 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Isuzu) THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW WATER/OIL MIXTURE TO BUILD UPIN THE HOSE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE AIR INLET DUCT. Mar 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Mack) UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. Mar 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Mack) BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATION OF THE BELTASSEMBLY FOR THE MOUNTING BRACKET COULD OCCUR. Mar 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly (Pontiac and Buick) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN AGEAR OTHER THAN THAT DISPLAYED BY THE SHIFT INDICATOR. Mar 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 28, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (Buick) AN OPEN CONTACT WOULD RENDER THE BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVEWHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Mar 24, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 24, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Pontiac) WHEEL LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND/OR COME OFF THE WHEELSTUDS. Mar 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Chevrolet) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Mar 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Oldsmobile) THE CLIP COULD ALSO BIND PART OF THE SHIFTER MECHANISMIN A WAY WHICH WOULD PREVENT GEAR DETENTS FROM OPERATING THIS COULD CAUSEUNDESIRED GEAR POSITION. Mar 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Volkswagen) SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Mar 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Chevrolet) A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARYLATCH TO MALFUNCTION. Mar 23, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Land Rover) THE NYLON MATERIAL SWELLS IN THE PRESENCE OF ATMOSPHEREHUMIDITY AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF A LOCKING PAWL WHICH ACTIVATES THE BELTLOCKING MECHANISM. Mar 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 16, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (BMW) THIS REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY INHIBIT THE RETURN OF THETHROTTLE TO A FULLY CLOSED IDLE POSITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISRELEASED. Mar 15, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Oldsmobile, Buick and Pontiac) IN TIME A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THE HOSE AND FUELLEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Mar 15, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft (Ford) THE INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT PROPER SEATING OF THEROTOR. Mar 15, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 15, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs (Lincoln) THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Mar 11, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 11, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator (Subaru) AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN SMOKE AND POSSIBLYAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Mar 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 9, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Lincoln) BELT ANCHOR COULD DISENGAGE THE STUD; AN UNATTACHED BELTASSEMBLY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND AN IMPACT LOAD. Mar 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 1988The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Ford and Mercury) SEAT BELT COULD BIND BETWEEN SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACKCAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO BE SLUGGISH OR UNABLE TO TAKE UP EXCESS BELT SLACK. Mar 8, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 8, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: windshield (Wayne) GLASS CAN BREAK IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 205. Mar 7, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 7, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Mack) IF MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHILE OPERATOR IS AT PLATFORMCONTROL, SUDDEN STOPPING OF MOTION AND THEN SUDDEN CONTINUATION OF MOVEMENTCOULD ENDANGER OCCUPANTS ON THE… Mar 4, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 4, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Ford and Mercury) IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION. Mar 1, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 1, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Western Star) IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TOIDLE POSITION WHEN THROTTLE FOOT PEDAL IS RELEASED; THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A… Feb 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 26, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volkswagen) IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE. Feb 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Mazda) FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY. Feb 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 22, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Peterbilt) PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR CAUSINGLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. Feb 19, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 19, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Toyota) HEAT FROM THE EGR COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK ANDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. Feb 16, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 16, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: coil springs (Jaguar) THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE. Feb 12, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 12, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Ford) SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Feb 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (GMC and Chevrolet) FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE PIPE DURING REFUELING ORTURNING AND SPILL FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301. Feb 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hubcap/cover (Chevrolet) THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND BRAKES, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION,WHICH COULD RESULT IN CRASH… Feb 9, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedFeb 9, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (International Harvester) DRAG LINK CAN LOOSEN AND ROTATE SUFFICIENTLY TO CATCHAND HANG UP ON THE SPRING BRACKET AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING. Jan 28, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 28, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly (Jeep) COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Jan 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 27, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: linkages (Grumman) ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT GREATER THAN IDLE SPEED WHENOPERATOR REMOVES PRESSURE FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Jan 27, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 27, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Dodge and Plymouth) THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE. Jan 26, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 26, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Holiday Rambler) A DIRECT SHORT COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE UNPROTECTEDBATTERY CABLE WIRE AND METAL TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE CREATING THE POSSIBILITYOF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Jan 22, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 22, 1988The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Buick) VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 209. Jan 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 20, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Buick) VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 210. Jan 20, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 20, 1988The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (Western Star) CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Jan 18, 1988received by NHTSA ReceivedJan 18, 1988The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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