Safety Recall NHTSA · 87E035000 Reported November 16, 1987

Equipment:electric equipment:radio:tape deck etc.

Onan, Inc. · Equipment · 4,857 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87E035000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
4,857
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 16, 1987

Defect Summary

Possible loose connection in the printed circuit board could separate and cause an electrical arc.

Safety Consequence

If the circuit breaker fails to trip, the arcing maycontinue with the potential for a fire.

Corrective Action

New improved converter will replace the old one.

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 Onan, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87E035000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 87E035000

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

What is recall 87E035000?

NHTSA recall 87E035000 was issued by Onan, Inc. on November 16, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:electric equipment:radio:tape deck etc.. The recall affects approximately 4,857 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Onan, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87E035000 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.