How many recalls does the 1988 Van American American have?

The 1988 Van American American has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Van American American has an open recall?

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1988 Van American American Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Van American American has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 187 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 90V174000 1990-09-26 46 affected

Defect

EXTERNAL MOUNTS, ON WHICH LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANKS ARE FASTENED, COULD FAIL.

Consequence

TANK MAY FALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TANK AND POSSIBLELEAKAGE OF PROPANE GAS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Remedy

REPAIR TANK MOUNTING TO PREVENT FAILURE AND INSTALL HEAT SHIELD, AS NECESSARY.

EQUIPMENT 89V098000 1989-06-15 141 affected

Defect

A SECONDARY HEAT SHIELD COLLAR MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THE FURNACE EXHAUST TUBE.

Consequence

SURROUNDING MATERIALS MAY BECOME OVERHEATED AND COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90096 Opened 1990-07-11 · closed 1990-10-05

LP TANK SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

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