1987 Establishment Aerolite Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1987 Establishment Aerolite. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1987 Establishment Aerolite
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Fuel tank located too close to drive shaft, so that under certain conditions, the tanks mating flange may be struck by the universal joint on drive shaft.
Remedy: Replace with newly designed tank to preclude interference with universal joint of the drive shaft.
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Wheels
Rear tires may rub on the rear leaf springs. Also, rear wheels may be defective.
Remedy: Replace tires and wheels, as necessary.
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Check valve (service brakes)
Overloaded rear suspension may affect braking ability.
Remedy: Replace brake proportioning valve.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1987 Establishment Aerolite. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Establishment Aerolite model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Establishment Aerolite model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Establishment Aerolite | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Establishment Aerolite | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 Establishment Aerolite | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1987 Establishment Aerolite
How do I know if my 1987 Establishment Aerolite has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1987 Establishment Aerolite; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Establishment dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V123000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Establishment models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.