How many recalls does the 1988 Collins Civitran have?

The 1988 Collins Civitran has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Collins Civitran 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.

1988 Collins Civitran Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Collins Civitran has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 159 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 88V184000 1988-11-25 159 affected

Defect

DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.

Consequence

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.

Remedy

INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89001 Opened 1988-10-03 · closed 1989-01-19

EVAP CANISTER FIRES

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