Vehicle recall 87V103000 · July 10, 1987

1987 Pontiac Bonneville

The headlamp circuit breaker may overheat at low beam causing an intermittent headlamp circuit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The headlamp circuit breaker may overheat at low beam causing an intermittent headlamp circuit.
Consequence: Headlamp and foglamps would go out suddenly reducingdriver visibility, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Revise foglamp circuit to prevent overheating of headlamp circuit.
Notes: System: headlamp circuit.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with foglamps.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V103000
Reported to NHTSA: July 10, 1987
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 17, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,162
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 87V103000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Bonneville (1987): 1987

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