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 Seats (Honda) BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEAT BECOMING LOOSE;VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207. Jun 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: body (Freightliner) FAILURE OF GRABHANDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY. Jun 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 5, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Plymouth and Dodge) VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101, CONTROLS ANDDISPLAYS. Jun 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedJun 5, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Toyota) THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT. May 30, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 30, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system (Fleetwood) THIS COULD RESULT IN L P GAS ESCAPING DURING COOKING;IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THERE COULD BE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION. May 26, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 26, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Mercury) RETRACTORS MAY LOCK AT LOW BELT PULL OUT RATES, THISCOULD DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE. May 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Mack) Recalled by NHTSA on May 22, 1989 May 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seats (Chevrolet) THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. May 22, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 22, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: rear: springs (Ford and Mercury) THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. May 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: disc: caliper (Mercury and Ford) THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. May 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (Freightliner) BOLTS COULD FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. May 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Freightliner) BOLTS COULD FRACTURE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING STEERINGCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. May 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: other: labels (Orion) BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217. May 19, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 19, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Trailer hitches (Chevrolet and GMC) FASTENERS COULD FAIL; IF THIS OCCURS WHILE TRAILERIS BEING PULLED, HITCH AND TRAILER COULD SEPARATE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. May 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front (Mack) BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. May 15, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 15, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (Executive) THIS WOULD AFFECT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WITH UNNECESSARYSKIDDING DURING HARD BRAKING WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. May 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 12, 1989The hazardCrash 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. May 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1989The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Structure: frame and members (Roadrailer) THERE WOULD BE A PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION IN THE RIDIGITYOF THE LANDING GEAR OVER TIME, WHICH COULD LEAD TO COLLAPSE OF THE GEAR ANDSERIOUS INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS… May 9, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 9, 1989The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: ignition: switch (Crown) SHOULD THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH BE OVERRIDDEN AND THEBUS ENGINE STARTED WHILE IN GEAR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BUS TO MOVEUNEXPECTEDLY. May 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap (GMC and Chevrolet) THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD. May 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Equipment: appliance: air conditioner (Carpenter and Land Rover) FUEL TANK COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS WITH POTENTIAL FORA FIRE. May 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Bentley) ON RAPID APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, LINKAGE COULD BINDAGAINST A CLAMP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT. May 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage (Utilimaster) VANS WOULD NOT BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 301. May 8, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 8, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables (Harley-Davidson) IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. May 2, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 2, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Volvo) THIS PROVIDES NO SIGNAL TO TRAFFIC, AND MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT. May 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control (Volkswagen) FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT. May 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1989The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Winnebago and Itasca) THE SINGLE FLARE MAY FAIL AFTER EXTENDED USE; THISFAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD… May 1, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMay 1, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts (Winnebago) WASHERS MAY NOT TOLERATE STRESS LOADS AS SET FORTH INSAE TEST PROCEDURES. Apr 25, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 25, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Electrical system: wiring (Ford) THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Apr 17, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 17, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Transportation) THIS COULD RESTRICT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL,WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Apr 14, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 14, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Motor Coach) THIS COULD RESTRICT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEELWHICH WOULD EFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Apr 13, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 13, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Transportation) THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF BUS CONTROL AND ACRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Apr 12, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 12, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (Peterbilt) THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Apr 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: multiple axle (Peterbilt) REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLEAND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Apr 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (Winnebago) EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COULD FATIGUE POWER STEERING HOSECAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING FUNCTION. Apr 7, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 7, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Holiday Rambler) THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, CREATINGTHE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR END CRASH. Apr 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Cadillac, Oldsmobile and Buick) THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR… Apr 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1989The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Service brakes, air: antilock (Buick and Oldsmobile) BRAKE LINE COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY; THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH. Apr 5, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 5, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Lincoln) A GAS LEAK COULD DEVELOP CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL. Apr 4, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedApr 4, 1989The hazardFire or burnsAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm (Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth) CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Mar 29, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 29, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire (Fleetwood) THIS WOULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND/OR ROADOBSTRUCTION. Mar 29, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 29, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch (Rolls-Royce and Bentley) LAMPS WOULD EITHER REMAIN CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ORFAIL TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILING TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE WASSTOPPING, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN… Mar 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Seat belts: front: retractor (Lincoln) OCCUPANT, THOUGH STILL RESTRAINED BY THE LAP PORTION OFTHE BELT, WOULD NOT HAVE UPPER BODY PROTECTION. Mar 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Vehicle speed control: springs (International Harvester) FAILURE OF BOTH SPRINGS CAUSES LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL ANDCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Mar 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Steering: linkages (International Harvester) THIS COULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THESTEERING GEAR AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Mar 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1989The hazardCrash riskAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Engine and engine cooling: engine (International Harvester) FLYWHEEL FAILURE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOOCCUPANTS AND/OR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTRL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Mar 27, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 27, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift (Chevrolet and GMC) THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF CONTROL ROD FROMLOWER SHIFT LEVER. Mar 24, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 24, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
- Recall, before model year 2015 Exterior lighting (Terry Manor) TRAILERS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. Mar 23, 1989received by NHTSA ReceivedMar 23, 1989The hazardAnother hazard: see the recordAdviceNone in this recall
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