Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V060000 Reported April 27, 1987

Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts

Ford Motor Company · Wheels · 350 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V060000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
350
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 1987

Defect Summary

Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.

Safety Consequence

Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.

Corrective Action

Replace wheel lug nuts and if necessary, replace wheels and wheel studs.

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 Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 87V060000 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 87V060000

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

What is recall 87V060000?

NHTSA recall 87V060000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 27, 1987. It addresses: Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts. The recall affects approximately 350 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V060000 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.