Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E025000 Reported November 1, 1988

Equipment:lift:wrecker

Q: What is recall 88E025000?

NHTSA recall 88E025000 was issued by Century Wrecker Corp. on November 1, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:lift:wrecker. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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.

Century Wrecker Corp. · Equipment · 215 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88E025000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Wrecker Corp.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

215

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 1, 1988

Defect Summary

The l bar latch was of lesser strength than specified.

Safety Consequence

Due to this condition a fatigue fracture of the latchcould occur without prior warning. if a vehicle was being towed it could bedropped and result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

All latches will be replaced on affected wheel lift units.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Century Wrecker Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 88E025000 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 88E025000

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

What is recall 88E025000?

NHTSA recall 88E025000 was issued by Century Wrecker Corp. on November 1, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:lift:wrecker. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Century Wrecker Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E025000 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.