Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V172000 Reported November 3, 1987

Ventilation:fresh air:heater:defroster:defogger:fa

Kassbohrer Of N.a., Inc. · Visibility · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V172000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 3, 1987

Defect Summary

Toilet vent fan motor may overheat, without tripping the circuit breaker, due to injestion of a foreign object into the blades or a locked rotor condition.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a vehicle fire without warning.

Corrective Action

Install a temperature sensor control switch.

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 Kassbohrer Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 87V172000 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 87V172000

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

What is recall 87V172000?

NHTSA recall 87V172000 was issued by Kassbohrer Of N.a., Inc. on November 3, 1987. It addresses: Ventilation:fresh air:heater:defroster:defogger:fa. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kassbohrer Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V172000 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.