Large Recall NHTSA · 87V124000 Reported August 10, 1987

Structure:frame:members and body:other parts

Q: What is recall 87V124000?

NHTSA recall 87V124000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 10, 1987. It addresses: Structure:frame:members and body:other parts. The recall affects approximately 261,171 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 261,171 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V124000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

261,171

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 10, 1987

Defect Summary

Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.

Safety Consequence

Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.

Corrective Action

Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 87V124000 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 87V124000

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

What is recall 87V124000?

NHTSA recall 87V124000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 10, 1987. It addresses: Structure:frame:members and body:other parts. The recall affects approximately 261,171 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V124000 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.