Safety Recall NHTSA · 87E007000 Reported March 11, 1987

Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:rigid

Q: What is recall 87E007000?

NHTSA recall 87E007000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on March 11, 1987. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:rigid. The recall affects approximately 850 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control 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.

Cummins, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 850 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87E007000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

850

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 11, 1987

Safety Consequence

If the throttle sticks in an open position the vehiclecould become uncontrolable and result in vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Install a throttle linkage kit to meet the requirements of fmvss 124.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87E007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 87E007000

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

What is recall 87E007000?

NHTSA recall 87E007000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on March 11, 1987. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:rigid. The recall affects approximately 850 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E007000 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.