Vehicle recall 88V098000 · June 9, 1988

1987-1988 Hawkins Hawkins

Lower mounting bracket for air bag helper springs are subject to flattening and deforming and could shift.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Lower mounting bracket for air bag helper springs are subject to flattening and deforming and could shift.
Consequence: Shifting bracket may pinch a rear brake line, crimpingand breaking the line; this could result in brake failure.
Remedy: Replace the bracket, bolts and brake line.
Notes: System: air bag helper springs bracket/suspension.vehicle description: motorhomes built on john deere chassis and using firestonesride rite air bag helper springs.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V098000
Reported to NHTSA: June 9, 1988
Filed by: HAWKINS MOTOR COACH, INC.
Owner notification: June 13, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 115
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system

Recall 88V098000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Hawkins Hawkins (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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