Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V055000 Reported April 15, 1987

Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights

Q: What is recall 87V055000?

NHTSA recall 87V055000 was issued by Executive Ind., Inc. on April 15, 1987. It addresses: Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights. The recall affects approximately 78 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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.

Executive Ind., Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 78 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V055000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Executive Ind., Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 15, 1987

Defect Summary

Headlight circuit breaker may fail when all four headlights are on because of excessive amperage draw.

Safety Consequence

Headlights would go off for several minutes creating thepotential for an accident.

Corrective Action

Install 20 amp circuit breakers in place of the 15 amp breakers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Executive Ind., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87V055000 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 87V055000

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

What is recall 87V055000?

NHTSA recall 87V055000 was issued by Executive Ind., Inc. on April 15, 1987. It addresses: Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights. The recall affects approximately 78 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Executive Ind., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V055000 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.