How many recalls does the 1988 Merkur Xr4ti have?

The 1988 Merkur Xr4ti has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Merkur Xr4ti 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 Merkur Xr4ti?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1988 Merkur Xr4ti Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Merkur Xr4ti. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

TIRES

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Tire mxv4 has started to seperate and tires still have tread”

TIRES · reported 1997-10-20

“While driving the vehicle caught on fire.vehicle has not been seen by mechanic. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

“No summary”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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 Merkur Xr4ti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.