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Safety recall · 89V087000

Seats Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 22, 1989. It covers about 642 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V087000
Reported
May 22, 1989
Vehicles
642
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.

The risk

This could cause unexpected seat movement and result inpersonal injury and/or loss of control of the car.

The fix

REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

Contacts

System: front seat frame.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V087000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Chevrolet Beretta545D
1989 Chevrolet Corsica06F

Questions

Is the 89V087000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V087000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V087000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 22, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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