Vehicles before 2015, 1987
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197 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1987, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
197of 197 recalls of vehicles before model year 2015shown with your filters
The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting (Superior) THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL TANK SEPARATION. Dec 30, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 30, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Volvo) IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT. Dec 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings (Mazda) SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON… Dec 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash (Holiday Rambler) THIS OVERLOAD CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF HEADLIGHTSWHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. Dec 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (John Deere) REDUCTION IN HYDRAULIC BOOST PRESSURE AND EVENTUALOPERATION OF THE BACK UP BRAKE SYSTEM AND/OR MANUAL BRAKES ONLY. Dec 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 29, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) (Dodge) THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITH THEGEAR SHIFT LEVER IN PARK POSITION. Dec 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 26, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Nissan) FUEL MAY SEEP THROUGH THE JOINT AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD. Dec 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Freightliner) SEAT BELTS COULD FAIL AND NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THEOCCUPANT. Dec 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear (BMW) IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING. Dec 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Mack) UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE… Dec 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: driveshaft (Mack) DRIVESHAFT COULD BREAK AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDRESULT IN A CRASH OR INJURY FROM LOOSENED DRIVESHAFT OR BOLTS. Dec 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Peterbilt) PREMATURE FAILURE OF SPINDLE MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULDRESULT IN WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE; STEERING CONTROL MAY BELOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT. Dec 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Kawasaki) THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THE HOSE ENOUGH TOCAUSE LEAKAGE. Dec 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Mazda) THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. Dec 7, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 7, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Cadillac) THIS INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. Dec 4, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Pontiac) AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS. Dec 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Volkswagen) VEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD. Dec 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm (Chevrolet) BALL JOINT NUT COULD LOOSEN CAUSING SEPARATION OF THEBALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH… Dec 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobile) THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. Dec 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 1, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads (Mitsubishi and Hyundai) THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DURINGREPEATED HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING. Nov 25, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 25, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: glass, side/rear (Jeep) WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY. Nov 23, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 23, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Mack) SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH. Nov 23, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 23, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Mercedes Benz) WATER MAY ENTER THE DRAG LINK AND RESULT IN CORROSIONWHICH LOWERS STRENGTH OF DRAG LINK MAKING IT SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. Nov 17, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Sterling) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELDWIPERS, MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Nov 17, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1987The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volkswagen) VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101. Nov 16, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 16, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cruise control (Honda) HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE COULD CREATE POTENTIAL FOR LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL. Nov 13, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Thomas) THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS. Nov 12, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 12, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor (Kass Bohrer) THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. Nov 3, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 3, 1987The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (Honda and Acura) VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210. Oct 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 29, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cruise control (Audi) IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND, IN SOMEINSTANCES,INCREASE. Oct 28, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 28, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv) (Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and BUICK and 1 more) IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. Oct 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Mack) THIS COULD RESULT IN SLOW STEERING RETURN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING WHICH WOULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACRASH. Oct 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: power window devices and controls (Cadillac) THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE DOOR PANEL AREA. Oct 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1987The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (Oldsmobile, Pontiac and CADILLAC and 3 more) THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. Oct 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Buick) THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGIN CONDITIONS OF POOR VISIBILITY, SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME. Oct 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 26, 1987The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge) TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Oct 22, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 22, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels (Volkswagen) PROLONGED CHAFING CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ANDCOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR. Oct 20, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members: underbody shields (John Deere) IF OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH WHEEL TURNED TIGHTLY RIGHT,THE TIP OF METAL SUPPORT MAY DAMAGE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT TIRE. Oct 20, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 20, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Kenworth) SIDE SKIRT ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM TRUCK. Oct 15, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 15, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (Mazda) THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DISC PAD LINER CORROSIONTHAT WOULD PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF DISC PADS RESULTING IN INEFFECTIVE BRAKINGOF THE FRONT BRAKES. Oct 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 14, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Kenworth) TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124. Oct 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 8, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Audi) ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM. Oct 6, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (Audi) OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. Oct 6, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 6, 1987The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Winnebago and Itasca) THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE. Oct 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk (Winnebago and Itasca) A FIRE CAN DEVELOP UNDER MOTORHOME FLOOR WHEN ENGINE ISWORKING HARD IN WARM TEMPERATURES. Oct 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedOct 1, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection (Chance) THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING AND CONTROL DIFFICULTY. Sep 22, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 22, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system (Maserati) EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Sep 21, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 21, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Executive) THIS CABLE COULD STICK INSIDE ITS HOUSING RESULTING IN ALOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. Sep 21, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedSep 21, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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