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Recall 87V-180: 1986–1987 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Mitsubishi Precis

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Nov 25, 1987, covering about 321,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
87V-180
Report date
Nov 25, 1987
Vehicles affected
321,000
Owners notified
Nov 25, 1987

The problem

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

The risk

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

The fix

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

Notes

System: brakes/FMVSS 105vehicle description: vehicles with four or five speed manual transmissions andautomatic transmissions.

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number87V180000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Excel1986, 1987All years
Mitsubishi Precis1987All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 87V-180?

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

How is recall 87V-180 fixed?

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

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.