1987 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1987

252 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1987, spanning 116 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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1987 Recalls
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Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
32 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1987

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1987 recall they issued.

1987 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1987?

NHTSA tracked 252 safety recalls reported in 1987, spanning 116 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc..

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1987?

General Motors, Llc (32 recalls), Ford Motor Company (16 recalls), Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (15 recalls), Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) (10 recalls), Freightliner Llc (7 recalls), Volvo Trucks North America (6 recalls).

Are 1987 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.