Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V008000 Reported January 22, 1988

Electrical system:battery:cable

Q: What is recall 88V008000?

NHTSA recall 88V008000 was issued by Holiday Rambler Corp. on January 22, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable. The recall affects approximately 1,244 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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.

Holiday Rambler Corp. · Electrical System · 1,244 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Holiday Rambler Corp.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

1,244

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 22, 1988

Defect Summary

Under heavy demand on the engine and transmission, the transmission cooler line temperature can exceed the temperature rating of both the plastic conduit and insulation for the battery cable.

Safety Consequence

A direct short could occur between the unprotectedbattery cable wire and metal transmission cooler line creating the possibilityof an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Remove the battery cable from the transmission line and refasten it to another secure location.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Holiday Rambler Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 88V008000 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 88V008000

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

What is recall 88V008000?

NHTSA recall 88V008000 was issued by Holiday Rambler Corp. on January 22, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable. The recall affects approximately 1,244 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Holiday Rambler Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V008000 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.