Safety Recall NHTSA · 87E002000 Reported February 11, 1987

Equipment:certification label

Q: What is recall 87E002000?

NHTSA recall 87E002000 was issued by General Trailer Co., Inc. on February 11, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:certification label. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Trailer Co., Inc. · Equipment · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87E002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Trailer Co., Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 11, 1987

Defect Summary

Certification label fails to meet requirements of fmvss 126. also, no owner manuals.

Safety Consequence

Without certification label showing correct weights, itis possible for an overloading condition to exist.

Corrective Action

Affix certification label with correct weight in a manner it cannot be removed without defacing. also, furnish owner's manual information.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Trailer Co., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87E002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 87E002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87E002000?

NHTSA recall 87E002000 was issued by General Trailer Co., Inc. on February 11, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:certification label. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Trailer Co., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.