Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E021000 Reported August 29, 1988

Lighting:flasher:turn signal

Victor Autom. Prod., Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 100,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88E021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
100,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 29, 1988

Defect Summary

Fails to meet durability and flash rate requirements of fmvss no. 108.

Safety Consequence

Failure to properly signal direction of vehicle totraffic. this could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Refund purchase price upon return of flasher to the manufacturer.

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 Victor Autom. Prod., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Victor Autom. Prod., Inc. or involving Exterior Lighting.

FAQ: Recall 88E021000

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

What is recall 88E021000?

NHTSA recall 88E021000 was issued by Victor Autom. Prod., Inc. on August 29, 1988. It addresses: Lighting:flasher:turn signal. The recall affects approximately 100,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Victor Autom. Prod., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E021000 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.