Vehicles before 2015, 1989
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234 recalls naming only model years before 2015 that NHTSA received in 1989, newest first; 16,483 in all since 1966.
Model years before 2015 have no pages of their own here: each recall names the ones it covers, and search finds them by make, model and year. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle. Copied Nov 5, 2026.
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The list
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline (Pontiac) AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE CAN SPREAD TO THE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT AND INJURE OCCUPANTS. Dec 28, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 28, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE. Dec 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 27, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (Jaguar) THE BREAK IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULDRESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Dec 26, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 26, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Great Dane) CRACKING OF THE ‘C’ CHANNEL COULD CAUSE THE CROSSMEMBERSIN THE SUSPENSION SUBASSEMBLY TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE OUTER FRAME CHANNELS OF THEASSEMBLY, CAUSING LOSS… Dec 26, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 26, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Western Star) IF BOTH THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS FAIL THE ENGINE THROTTLENAT NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSTION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED. Dec 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Ford) UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION COULD CREATE LACK OF CONTROLAND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Dec 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 22, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Interior lighting (Union City) VANS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 101. Dec 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 19, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments (Chevrolet) HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS. Dec 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Ford) DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP. Dec 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (Freightliner) IF ROD IS BENT, FULL BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURE WOULD NOTBE ACHIEVED OR LOSS OF BRAKES WOULD RESULT IF PUSH ROD FRACTURES. Dec 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan (White GMC) BLADES SEPARATING FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY COULD PRESENT ASAFETY HAZARD TO ANYONE WALKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE. Dec 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 18, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Peugeot) OVERLOADING OF THE REAR AXLE WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULTVEHICLE HANDLING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT. Dec 14, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 14, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Volvo) TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH CFR PART 567. Dec 13, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 13, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Ford) THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION. Dec 11, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (International) THIS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILDUP IN THEBOOSTER CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SELF APPLY WITH A SEVERE UNEXPECTED STOP. Dec 11, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 11, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Volkswagen) PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES… Dec 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 8, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder (Daihatsu) THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Dec 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 5, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket (Peterbilt) REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Dec 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 5, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system (Isuzu) THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Dec 4, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Lexus) THIS CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT. Dec 4, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch (Lexus) Recalled by NHTSA on Dec 4, 1989 Dec 4, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedDec 4, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (GMC and Chevrolet) THIS INTERFERENCE CAN CHAFE THE BRAKE HOSES TO THE POINTOF RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Nov 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 30, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Winnebago and Itasca) UNDER EXTREME TOWING CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THEHITCH ASSEMBLY TO COME LOOSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEBEING TOWED, WHICH COULD… Nov 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 30, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Marmon) TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106; THERE COULD BE ANUNCHECKED LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE BRAKES THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OFSERVICE BRAKES AND TRUCK… Nov 29, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 29, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Neoplan) BOLTS COULD BREAK OR FAIL AFFECTING THE SPECIFIC COMPONENT INVOLVED, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL AN ACCIDENT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. Nov 28, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 28, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack (Timpte) FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET RESULTS IN THE SPARE TIREASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE TRAILER AND CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF,CREATING A ROAD HAZARD… Nov 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 27, 1989The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Shelby) THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE HOSEAND EVENTUAL LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: glass, side/rear (Dabryan) VEHICLE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Dabryan) VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Dabryan) PASSENGERS IN THE REAR FACING SEAT WOULD BE SUBJECT TOINCREASED INJURY AND VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: glass, side/rear (Dabryan) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 205. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Dabryan) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH CFR PART 567. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Jeep) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Ford) VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. Nov 21, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 21, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: cables (LAG) THIS CAN CAUSE SLOW RETURN OR STICKING OF THE THROTTLEWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Nov 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 19, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: driveline: driveshaft (Volvo) A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD , IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE. Nov 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 17, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum (Blue Bird) THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BUS BRAKING CONTROL AND RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT. Nov 16, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 16, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats: front assembly: recliner (GEO) THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FINGER BEING PINCHED ANDPOSSIBLY SERIOUSLY INJURED. Nov 16, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 16, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (National) SITTING IN AN UNBELTED SEAT WHILE RIDING WOULD SUBJECTTHE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP. Nov 14, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 14, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (BUD Industries) BUSES ARE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS; THERE WOULD BEINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCDENT. Nov 13, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 13, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Southampton) VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567. Nov 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Road Rescue) HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Nov 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Southampton) Recalled by NHTSA on Nov 9, 1989 Nov 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 9, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (MID Bus) BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD. Nov 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (AM General) AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN ABATTERY MELTDOWN, VEHICLE FIRE AND POSSIBLE BATTERY EXPLOSION. Nov 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 8, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Oldsmobile and Buick) INCREASED DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT REAR ROCKER PANELCAN CAUSE THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE NOT TO ACHIEVE THE LOAD REQUIREDBY FMVSS NO. Nov 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Ford) EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. Nov 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: anchorage (Mazda) VANS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 Nov 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedNov 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
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