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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- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (International and International Harvester) NUT MAY WORK LOOSE AND SCREW FALL OUT, ALLOWING GOVERNORLINKAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OVER ENGINESPEED WITH POTENTIAL FOR A… Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: starter assembly: relay (AM General) RETURN SPRING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Ford) HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core (Ford) HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices (Ford) FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE, IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Aug 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 15, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Porsche) A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Aug 10, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Freightliner) TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 302. Aug 10, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Peterbilt) THIS WOULD CAUSE THROTTLE LEVER TO NOT BE UNDERSUFFICIENT TENSION TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124. Aug 10, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (Peterbilt) THIS WOULD CAUSE THROTTLE LEVER TO NOT BE UNDERSUFFICIENT TENSION TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124. Aug 10, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 10, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension (Motor Coach) THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE LOCATION OF THE AXLEWITH POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE STABILITYPROBLEMS AND A POTENTIAL FOR AN… Aug 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve (Freightliner) REDUCED BRAKING CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Aug 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Fleetwood) WITHOUT COVER, ITEMS STORED UNDER THE SOFA COULD COMEINTO CONTACT WITH METAL FURNACE CASING; THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IFSTORED ITEMS ARE COMBUSTIBLE… Aug 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 7, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure (Peterbilt) STEP WELDING COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN INJURY TO USER. Aug 4, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedAug 4, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift (GMC and Chevrolet) THE SHIFT LEVER MAY MOVE FROM PARK TO REVERSE ALLOWINGUNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCUR. Jul 31, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 31, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Mitsubishi and Plymouth) BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LOSS OFHEADLAMP ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Jul 31, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 31, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Kenworth) SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A TRUCK FIRE. Jul 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 30, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Honda) A FIRE MAY RESULT AT THE END OF THE BREATHER TUBE ANDMAY SPREAD TO ADJACENT AREAS. Jul 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 27, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Terra) BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. Jul 26, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 26, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer (Winnebago and Itasca) GAS FLOW FROM THE MISLABELED BURNER WOULD IGNITEUNEXPECTEDLY AND COULD CAUSE BODY INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket (Mack) SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Prevost) THIS COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDCOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages (GMC) THE REAR AXLE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE IN THE TIMESSPECIFIED BY FMVSS 121. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Oldsmobile) WINDSHIELD MAY NOT DEFROST AND CAR WOULD NOT CONFORMWITH FMVSS 103. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Coachmen and Viking) IF FRACTURING OCCURS, CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THESIDE OF THE WHEEL LINER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER CAUSED BYUNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF… Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Freightliner) STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Jul 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 24, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Harley-Davidson) MOTORCYCLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUTANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Jul 20, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 20, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: king pin (Great Dane) THIS COULD RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THETRACTOR, WITH POTENTIAL TO INJURE PEOPLE IN ITS PATH AND TO CRASH INTO OTHERVEHICLES. Jul 18, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 18, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Blue Bird) THIS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL WITHPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. Jul 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 17, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank (Ford) TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. Jul 14, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 14, 1989The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment (Crown) THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING ANDERRATIC STEERING REPONSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 13, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 13, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (GMC and Chevrolet) INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION FAILS TO CONFORM TOFMVSS 120. Jul 6, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger (Pontiac) THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Jul 6, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 6, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: wheel bearing (Ford) THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. Jul 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Ferrari) THIS COULD RESULT IN EVENTUAL COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSIONARM WITH IMPAIRED HANDLING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jul 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 5, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal (Scania) WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED, CONTACT BETWEEN HUB NUT AND HUBEND CAP COULD CAUSE NUT TO BECOME BACKED OFF AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL BECOMINGLOOSE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE… Jul 3, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJul 3, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor (Porsche) MATERIALS NEAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, INCLUDING LINES FORAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE. Jun 28, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 28, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system (Saab) HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. Jun 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Unknown or other (Prevost) PASSENGERS SEATED IN CLOSE AREA OF THE TV MONITORRECEPTACLES COULD BE INJURED. Jun 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 27, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline (Subaru) THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Jun 23, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 23, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic (Yamaha) A STRONG VIBRATION COULD CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE FRONTWHEEL BRAKE COMPONENTS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jun 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Hyundai) THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Jun 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch (Ford) Recalled by NHTSA on Jun 19, 1989 Jun 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and CADILLAC and 3 more) SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. Jun 16, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 16, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace (Van American) SURROUNDING MATERIALS MAY BECOME OVERHEATED AND COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Jun 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 15, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal (Honda) THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Jun 13, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 13, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (Ford and Mercury) ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Jun 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 12, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (White GMC) TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101. Jun 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 9, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (Peugeot) THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210. Jun 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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