Safety Recall NHTSA · 88E028000 Reported December 20, 1988

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Q: What is recall 88E028000?

NHTSA recall 88E028000 was issued by Ideal Connection, Inc. on December 20, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 8,814 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Ideal Connection, Inc. · N/A · 8,814 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88E028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ideal Connection, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,814

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 20, 1988

Defect Summary

Welds that attach 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 the consumer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ideal Connection, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88E028000 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 88E028000

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

What is recall 88E028000?

NHTSA recall 88E028000 was issued by Ideal Connection, Inc. on December 20, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 8,814 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ideal Connection, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88E028000 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.