Safety Recall NHTSA · 87E026000 Reported July 8, 1987

Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

Velvac, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 11,938 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
11,938
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 8, 1987

Defect Summary

Hose fails to comply to crush test for fmvss no. 106.

Safety Consequence

Hose becomes oval and may restrict flow of vacuum onvacuum assisted hydraulic brake system.

Corrective Action

Replace all hose with new improved hose.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Velvac, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87E026000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Velvac, Inc. or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.

FAQ: Recall 87E026000

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

What is recall 87E026000?

NHTSA recall 87E026000 was issued by Velvac, Inc. on July 8, 1987. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 11,938 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Velvac, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E026000 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.