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Safety recall · 89V089000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 30, 1989. It covers about 110,217 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V089000
Reported
May 30, 1989
Vehicles
110,217
Area
Steering

The problem

The steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.

The risk

This could cause erratic steering, which could result inan accident.

The fix

Replace steering bevel gear assembly; cover liquid gasket material with improved material.

Contacts

System: steering bevel gear.Vehicle description: vans and cargo vans.

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 Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V089000.
  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
1986 Toyota Van91F
1987 Toyota Van61D
1988 Toyota Van21C

Questions

Is the 89V089000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V089000?

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 89V089000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on May 30, 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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