Large Recall NHTSA · 87V180000 Reported November 25, 1987

Brakes:hydraulic:disc:pads and shoes

Hyundai Motor America · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 321,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V180000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
321,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 25, 1987

Defect Summary

Vehicle may fail to conform to the brake fade and recovery portion of fmvss 105.

Safety Consequence

There may be a loss of braking efficiency duringrepeated hard application of brakes which could result in a crash without priorwarning.

Corrective Action

Replace front brake pads with newly designed semi metallic brake pads.

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 Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 87V180000 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 87V180000

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

What is recall 87V180000?

NHTSA recall 87V180000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on November 25, 1987. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:disc:pads and shoes. The recall affects approximately 321,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V180000 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.