Large Recall NHTSA · 87E028000 Reported July 16, 1987

Equipment:speed control:linkages(12:83)

Q: What is recall 87E028000?

NHTSA recall 87E028000 was issued by Zemco, Inc. on July 16, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:speed control:linkages(12:83). The recall affects approximately 108,617 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.

Zemco, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 108,617 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87E028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Zemco, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

108,617

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 16, 1987

Defect Summary

High voltage pulses can cause the microprocessor in the cruise control to pull the throttle and cause self engagement.

Safety Consequence

Self engagement could happen while in traffic andpossible cause an accident.

Corrective Action

Installation of 22k resistor in series with the wire to the coil.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Zemco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87E028000 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 87E028000

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

What is recall 87E028000?

NHTSA recall 87E028000 was issued by Zemco, Inc. on July 16, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:speed control:linkages(12:83). The recall affects approximately 108,617 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zemco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E028000 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.