Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E026000 Reported November 8, 1988

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

The Fisher Group Inc. · N/A · 474 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
474
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 8, 1988

Defect Summary

Welds that attached tube and chain bracket to crossmember assembly were porous and inadequate in size.

Safety Consequence

Failure of welds could lead to sudden separation of thetrailer from the towing vehicle.

Corrective Action

Hitches are to be returned for replacement of crossmembers at no cost to consumer.

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 The Fisher Group Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E026000 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 88E026000

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

What is recall 88E026000?

NHTSA recall 88E026000 was issued by The Fisher Group Inc. on November 8, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 474 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized The Fisher Group Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E026000 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.