Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V032000 Reported March 15, 1988

Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 22,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V032000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
22,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 15, 1988

Defect Summary

The fuel feed or fuel return hose at the engine may rub against a shift lever on the 5 speed transaxle.

Safety Consequence

In time a hole could be rubbed through the hose and fuelleak into the engine compartment. this could reuslt in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Replace the fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.

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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 88V032000 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 88V032000

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

What is recall 88V032000?

NHTSA recall 88V032000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 15, 1988. It addresses: Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 22,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V032000 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.