How many recalls does the 1988 Crane Packer have?

The 1988 Crane Packer has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Crane Packer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Crane Packer?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1988 Crane Packer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Crane Packer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1988 crane carrier packer caught fire in the cargo department. The truck caught fire due to the failure of the hydraulic line in the area of the engine compartment. *kb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2007-09-21

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Crane Packer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.