Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V196000 Reported December 27, 1988

Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt

Q: What is recall 88V196000?

NHTSA recall 88V196000 was issued by Flxible Corporation on December 27, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 551 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.

Flxible Corporation · N/A · 551 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V196000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Flxible Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

551

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 27, 1988

Defect Summary

The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207.

Safety Consequence

Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. this could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.

Corrective Action

The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Flxible Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 88V196000 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 88V196000

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

What is recall 88V196000?

NHTSA recall 88V196000 was issued by Flxible Corporation on December 27, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat and shoulder belts and belt. The recall affects approximately 551 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Flxible Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V196000 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.