Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E015000 Reported June 6, 1988

Engine:gaskets

Q: What is recall 88E015000?

NHTSA recall 88E015000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on June 6, 1988. It addresses: Engine:gaskets. The recall affects approximately 16,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cummins, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 16,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88E015000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

16,500

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 6, 1988

Defect Summary

The engine oil cooler gasket may fail and allow oil to leak into the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

During high temperature engine operation, loss oflubricant may occur rapidly and lead to engine damage or fire resulting from thelubricating oil sprayed from the gasket rupture onto the hot exhaust system.

Corrective Action

Installation of a new type gasket with a steel core.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 88E015000

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

What is recall 88E015000?

NHTSA recall 88E015000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on June 6, 1988. It addresses: Engine:gaskets. The recall affects approximately 16,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E015000 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.