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.
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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Pontiac) HEADLAMP AND FOGLAMPS WOULD GO OUT SUDDENLY REDUCINGDRIVER VISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Jul 10, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 10, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Jerrlift) HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN A FIRE. Jul 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 8, 1987The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers (Blue Bird) BUS WOULD LOSE TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS,HEADLIGHTS, AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. Jul 7, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Fleetwood) FUEL WOULD SEEP FROM TANK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AFIRE. Jul 7, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 7, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Collins) SUCH HOLES COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK CREATING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. Jul 6, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift (Nissan) THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Jul 6, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Thomas) ROOF HATCH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS AND INJUREINDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY. Jul 2, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 2, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Dodge) THIS COULD PREVENT FULL SEATING OF THE DRUM TO THE SHAFTFLANGE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN WHEEL STUD NUT LOOSENING. Jun 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 29, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Dodge) TWISTED HOSE CAN LOOP UPON ITSELF AND ALLOW ABRASIVECONTACT DURING NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL; THIS CAN RESULT IN HOSE FAIILURE ANDPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING… Jun 29, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 29, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (Oldsmobile, Buick and CADILLAC and 1 more) LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. Jun 23, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 23, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Freightliner) CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION. Jun 15, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (Mercury) THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A RATTLE BETWEEN THE FUELFILLER PIPE AND THE SURROUNDING BODY STRUCTURE. Jun 15, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly (Thomas) THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK. Jun 11, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 11, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Grumman) FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. Jun 10, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 10, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Holiday Rambler) THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Jun 9, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: mid/rear assembly (Volkswagen) SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Jun 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission (Volkswagen) IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON. Jun 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Clough) VEHICLE HANDLING WILL BE IMPAIRED. Jun 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve (Peterbilt and Kenworth) AIR COULD TRANSFER BETWEEN CIRCUITS OF DUAL AIR BRAKESYSTEM IN EVENT OF FAILURE OF ONE OR THE OTHER CIRCUIT, WHICH COULD CAUSEDEPLETION OF THE ENTIRE AIR… Jun 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: linkages (Cadillac) THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED IDLE POSITIONCAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASHWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Jun 4, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 4, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: hubcap/cover (Kenworth) AXLE HUBS MAY CRACK STARTING AT POINT WHERE WHEEL STUDSHAVE BEEN PRESSED INTO THE HUB. Jun 2, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 2, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: king pin (Volvo) KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. Jun 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 1, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Isuzu) A PERFORATED DIAPHRAGM CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THEFUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. May 27, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 27, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Ford) IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULDNOT WITHSTAND A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT LOAD AND WOULD BE A POTENTIAL FOR PERSONALINJURY. May 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 1987The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (International Harvester) SHOULD THE STEP FAIL WHILE BEING USED IT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. May 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Ford) IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, FRICTION WILL CAUSEPREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING CONTROL COULD BEAFFECTED ADVERSELY. May 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (Chevrolet) A PERFORATED DIAPHRAGM CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THEFUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. May 26, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Motor Coach) STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. May 21, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 21, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volkswagen and Audi) IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY. May 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 18, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ford) VEHICLES DO NOT MEET FORMATS SPECIFIED BY PARTS 573 AND579 OF 49CFR. May 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 18, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Suzuki) BRAKE PADS/ROTOR WOULD REMAIN PARTIALLY CLOSED AND WEAREXCESSIVELY; ALSO, CONTROL DIFFICULTIES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. May 18, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 18, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Transportation) STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. May 13, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 13, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: column (Flxible) BOLT MAY NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIED TORQUE AND COULD BREAKOR WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. May 13, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 13, 1987The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Flxible) FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. May 13, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 13, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: column (Flxible) BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL. May 13, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 13, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring: front underhood (Volvo) A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT. May 11, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 11, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Volkswagen) AN IMPROPERLY TORQUED WHEEL MAY LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OFTIME AND COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. May 8, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch (Chevrolet) HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT… May 7, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 7, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Oldsmobile, Buick and PONTIAC and 2 more) DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. May 7, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 7, 1987The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Grumman) PROPER TORQUE COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED AND BODY COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS DURING AN IMPACT. May 1, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1987The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket (Volvo) THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED TRUCK STOPPING DISTANCE. Apr 27, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Ford) SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO… Apr 27, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Mercury and Ford) WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING. Apr 27, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 27, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Wheels: rim (Isuzu) WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM RIM CREATING THE POTENTIAL FORAN ACCIDENT. Apr 24, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 24, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Nissan Diesel) MALFUNCTIONING OF TRAILER LIGHTING COULD CONFUSE OTHERDRIVERS AND PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD. Apr 16, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 16, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: headlights: switch (Executive) HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES CREATING THEPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Apr 15, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 15, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Renault) FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE. Apr 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1987The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: linkages (Dodge) THROTTLE WOULD STAY PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED. Apr 14, 1987received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1987The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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