Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V136000 Reported September 1, 1987

Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

General Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 63,196 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V136000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
63,196
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 1, 1987

Defect Summary

Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.

Safety Consequence

If the hose makes contact with the wheel or tire it willeventually wear the hose to a point of rupture, resulting in a loss of thefront brakes. loss of front brakes would increase the stopping distance whenminimum time is required and could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses.

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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 87V136000 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 87V136000

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

What is recall 87V136000?

NHTSA recall 87V136000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 1, 1987. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic. The recall affects approximately 63,196 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V136000 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.