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1988 Foretravel Grand Villa problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1988 compare to other Grand Villa years?

Grand Villa NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted2 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1991: 2 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints
Grand Villa NHTSA complaints by model year, 1988 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

90V158000OtherAugust 27, 1990 · 373 units

Defect

INCORRECT LUG BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. THESE LUG BOLTS MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BREAKAGE OF THE LUG BOLTS ALLOWING THE SPARE WHEEL TO FALL TO THE ROAD WAY WILL CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES.

Remedy

INSTALL PROPER SIZE WHEEL LUG BOLTS.

1988 Foretravel Grand Villa — common questions

Is the 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1988 Foretravel Grand Villa. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.