- The problem
- The optional ride system component can abrade the flexible brake hose that is routed from the differential housing to the crossmember to the rear of the rear axle.
- The risk
- Abrasion may cause hose to lose brake fluid and the rearwheel brakes to become inoperable, increasing stopping distance which may resultin an accident.
- The fix
- Relocate flexible brake hose and replace incorrect fasteners.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Itasca Itasca Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Itasca Itasca have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 1989 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Itasca year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Itasca Itasca recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The bolts, washers, and nuts used to install the optional rear sway bar are incorrect.
- The risk
- Fasteners may separate and allow rear sway bar to fallto the road surface, causing a road hazard which may result in an accident.
- The fix
- REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Itasca Itasca | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1988 Itasca Suncruiser | 3 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Itasca Itasca
Does the 1988 Itasca Itasca have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1988 Itasca Itasca: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (February 1989); rear (February 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1988 Itasca Itasca had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Itasca Itasca a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Itasca Itasca year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Itasca Itasca years have the most complaints?
1998 (8), 1999 (8), 2000 (6). See every Itasca Itasca year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Itasca Itasca has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data