Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V118000 Reported August 3, 1987

Lighting:flasher:hazard warning (1/84)

Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 991 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V118000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
991
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 3, 1987

Defect Summary

The hazard flasher unit, when used in place of the turn signal flash unit, does not provide lamp outage indication as required by fmvss 108.

Safety Consequence

Driver would not realize turn signal lamp has burnedout.

Corrective Action

Replace hazard flasher unit with a new turn signal flasher which complies with fmvss 108.

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 Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87V118000 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 87V118000

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

What is recall 87V118000?

NHTSA recall 87V118000 was issued by Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. on August 3, 1987. It addresses: Lighting:flasher:hazard warning (1/84). The recall affects approximately 991 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Allied Ind., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V118000 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.