Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E011000 Reported April 20, 1988

Fuel:fuel filter line

Fleetguard, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 62,376 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
62,376
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 20, 1988

Defect Summary

In line fuel filter leakage at the seam (crimped area) of the filter.

Safety Consequence

This is a potential safety risk due to gasoline leakagewhich may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

The filter will be replaced with new type fuel filter.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fleetguard, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88E011000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88E011000?

NHTSA recall 88E011000 was issued by Fleetguard, Inc. on April 20, 1988. It addresses: Fuel:fuel filter line. The recall affects approximately 62,376 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fleetguard, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E011000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.