Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V156000 Reported October 4, 1988

Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights

Q: What is recall 88V156000?

NHTSA recall 88V156000 was issued by Grumman Ohio Corp. on October 4, 1988. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights. The recall affects approximately 406 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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.

Grumman Ohio Corp. · Exterior Lighting · 406 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V156000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Grumman Ohio Corp.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

406

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 4, 1988

Defect Summary

Installation of two optional rear side turn signal lights increased the bulb load on the combination turn/hazard flasher from 8 to 10 bulbs, when operated in the hazard mode.

Safety Consequence

Flasher did not meet the hazard flasher performance testrequirements specified in fmvss 108.

Corrective Action

Install a combination turn/hazard flasher that complies with this standard.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Grumman Ohio Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 88V156000 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 88V156000

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

What is recall 88V156000?

NHTSA recall 88V156000 was issued by Grumman Ohio Corp. on October 4, 1988. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights. The recall affects approximately 406 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Ohio Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V156000 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.